US Bridges

Csah 23 over I 35

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 24835

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 23 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 23 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 23
CrossesI 35
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 90
RouteCounty Highway 23
Coordinates43.69486, -93.31972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 23 over I 35 built?

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

What condition is Csah 23 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 23 over I 35 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 23 over I 35?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 23 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.