US Bridges

I 35 over Lake Marion

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI S of JCT TH 35 E · Structure no. 19848

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Lake Marion is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 35 over Lake Marion 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 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 32,786 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesLake Marion
Location4.6 MI S of JCT TH 35 E
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.67299, -93.29388
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Lake Marion built?

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

What condition is I 35 over Lake Marion 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 Lake Marion carry?

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

How long is I 35 over Lake Marion?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Lake Marion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.