Con 289 over I 35
FairCarlton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 09838
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 443 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,315
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Con 289 over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 289 over I 35 in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Con 289 over I 35 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Con 289 over I 35 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Con 289 over I 35 carry?
About 2,315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Con 289 over I 35?
The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Con 289 over I 35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.