US Bridges

I 35 over CR 64 (205th St)

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI S of JCT TH 35 E · Structure no. 19844

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over CR 64 (205th St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over CR 64 (205th St) in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, 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 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 32,786 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesCR 64 (205th St)
Location6.0 MI S of JCT TH 35 E
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.65254, -93.29463
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,786 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 CR 64 (205th St) built?

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

What condition is I 35 over CR 64 (205th St) 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 CR 64 (205th St) carry?

About 32,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over CR 64 (205th St)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over CR 64 (205th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.