US Bridges

I 35 over Cp RR

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of JCT TH 35 E · Structure no. 19805

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Cp RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Cp RR in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 6 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 38,017 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,500 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesCp RR
Location2.1 MI S of JCT TH 35 E
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.69447, -93.29002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,017 (2022)
Projected traffic42,500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Cp RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 35 over Cp RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 over Cp RR carry?

About 38,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Cp RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Cp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.