US Bridges

I 35E over Csah 11

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI NE of JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 19814

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Csah 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Csah 11 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 21,230 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesCsah 11
Location2.3 MI NE of JCT TH 35W
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.75923, -93.24801
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,230 (2021)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 35E over Csah 11 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Csah 11 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 11 carry?

About 21,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Csah 11?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Csah 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.