US Bridges

Mn 13 over 35E

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 35E; 13 · Structure no. 19820

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 13 over 35E in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 13
Crosses35E
LocationAt the JCT TH 35E; 13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.90134, -93.13606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,180 (2022)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mn 13 over 35E built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 13 over 35E in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 13 over 35E carry?

About 10,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 13 over 35E?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 13 over 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.