US Bridges

Csah 45 over UP RR

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 74007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 45 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 45 over UP RR in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,900 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 45
CrossesUP RR
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09477, -93.23245
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 45 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 45 over UP RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 45 over UP RR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 45 over UP RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 45 over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.