US Bridges

Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler)

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of Univ Ave · Structure no. 7276

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,700 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 51
CrossesCsah 33(PIERCE Butler)
Location0.7 MI N of Univ Ave
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96651, -93.14659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2018)
Projected traffic23,700 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$594 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler) carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 51 over Csah 33(PIERCE Butler)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.