US Bridges

I 90 over I 35

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 24808

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over I 35 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,650 by 2039. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesI 35
LocationAt JCT TH 90
RouteInterstate 90
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.68367, -93.32114
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$361 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over I 35 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over I 35 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over I 35?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.