US Bridges

I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60)

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI S of JCT 3 · Structure no. 19904

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60) in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 32,786 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
Crosses185th ST W (csah 60)
Location4.0 MI S of JCT 3
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.68137, -93.29324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,786 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60) 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 I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60) carry?

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

How long is I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60)?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over 185th ST W (csah 60)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.