I 35 over Csah 5
FairFreeborn County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 24864
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,078
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Csah 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Csah 5 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 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 9,078 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Csah 5 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Csah 5 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 Csah 5 carry?
About 9,078 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Csah 5?
The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Csah 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.