US Bridges

T 389 over I 35

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 6.6 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 09830

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 389 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 389 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 389
CrossesI 35
Location6.6 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 389
Coordinates46.69998, -92.32198
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1970)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
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 T 389 over I 35 built?

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

What condition is T 389 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 389 over I 35 carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 389 over I 35?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 389 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.