US Bridges

I 35 over TH 65; UP RR

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 24826

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over TH 65; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over TH 65; UP RR in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,310 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2042. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesTH 65; UP RR
LocationAt JCT TH 65
RouteInterstate 35
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.61183, -93.34202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,310 (2022)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over TH 65; UP RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over TH 65; UP RR 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 35 over TH 65; UP RR carry?

About 11,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over TH 65; UP RR?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over TH 65; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.