US Bridges

US 65 over City ST

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SW of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 6765

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 over City ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 over City ST in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 65
CrossesCity ST
Location0.5 MI SW of JCT TH 35
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates43.65911, -93.33221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 over City ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 over City ST 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 US 65 over City ST carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 65 over City ST?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 over City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.