US Bridges

I 35 over TH 65 NB

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 24841

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over TH 65 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over TH 65 NB in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesTH 65 NB
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 90
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates43.66908, -93.32352
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2013)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over TH 65 NB 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 NB carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over TH 65 NB?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over TH 65 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.