US Bridges

Csah 19 over I 35W

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 9355

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,797
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over I 35W in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 62 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 11,797 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,200 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesI 35W
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 36
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03563, -93.1905
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,797 (2022)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 19 over I 35W built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Csah 19 over I 35W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over I 35W carry?

About 11,797 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 19 over I 35W?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.