I 35 over Moose Horn River
PoorCarlton County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI N of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 09818
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Moose Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Moose Horn River in Carlton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Moose Horn River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Moose Horn River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I 35 over Moose Horn River carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Moose Horn River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Moose Horn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.