US Bridges

Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 9528

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 16,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,100 by 2039. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 38
CrossesI 35E; I35E Off Ramp
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 5
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92687, -93.14478
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2019)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2039
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 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 38 over I 35E; I35E Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.