I 35 over TH 65 NB
FairFreeborn County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 24842
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2019 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2039. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 9,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over TH 65 NB?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over TH 65 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.