US Bridges

I 35 over Korby Road

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 9.7 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 09825

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Korby Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Korby Road in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesKorby Road
Location9.7 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.69931, -92.38723
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2016)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 35 over Korby Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Korby Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over Korby Road carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Korby Road?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Korby Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.