I 35E over Csah 42
FairDakota County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 19811
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35E over Csah 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Csah 42 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35E over Csah 42 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35E over Csah 42 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 35E over Csah 42 carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 35E over Csah 42?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 35E over Csah 42?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.