US Bridges

CR 53 over I 35W

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI SW of JCT TH 49 · Structure no. 9831

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 53 over I 35W in Anoka 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 6,296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 53
CrossesI 35W
Location1.7 MI SW of JCT TH 49
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.16812, -93.1429
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,296 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is CR 53 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 CR 53 over I 35W carry?

About 6,296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 53 over I 35W?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.