US Bridges

Csah 19 over I 94

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 82844

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over I 94 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 42 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 35,197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,500 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesI 94
Location2.7 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates44.94859, -92.90317
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,197 (2021)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2041
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

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 94 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Csah 19 over I 94 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over I 94 carry?

About 35,197 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 19 over I 94?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.