I 35 over Goose Creek
FairFreeborn County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 24866
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,064
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Goose Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,064 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek carry?
About 10,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Goose Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.