US Bridges

I 35 over TH 210

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 9189

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,262
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over TH 210 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over TH 210 in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 13,262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesTH 210
LocationAt JCT TH 210
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.66345, -92.47702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,262 (2021)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 TH 210 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over TH 210 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 I 35 over TH 210 carry?

About 13,262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over TH 210?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over TH 210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.