US Bridges

CR 151 over I 35

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 7.6 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 09829

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 151 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 151 over I 35 in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 151
CrossesI 35
Location7.6 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates46.69666, -92.34409
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2010)
Projected traffic510 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 151 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 151 over I 35 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 151 over I 35 carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 151 over I 35?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 151 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.