US Bridges

Csah 70 over I 35

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 6.5 MI S of JCT TH 35 E · Structure no. 19850

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 70 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 70 over I 35 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 22,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,500 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 70
CrossesI 35
Location6.5 MI S of JCT TH 35 E
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates44.64526, -93.29611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2019)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Csah 70 over I 35 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 70 over I 35 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 70 over I 35 carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 70 over I 35?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 70 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.