US Bridges

Csah 31 over Ped Trail

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 55 · Structure no. 6599

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,650
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over Ped Trail is a concrete slab carrying Csah 31 over Ped Trail in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,329 by 2034. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesPed Trail
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 55
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.97674, -93.09441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2017)
Projected traffic13,329 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 31 over Ped Trail built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 31 over Ped Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over Ped Trail carry?

About 10,650 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 31 over Ped Trail?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over Ped Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.