US Bridges

I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32)

Poor

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 6583

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32) in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 94,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35W
CrossesUP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32)
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 13
RouteInterstate 35W
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.78217, -93.28847
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,603 (2022)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32) carry?

About 94,603 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32)?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over UP RR Cliff RD (CSAH32)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.