US Bridges

Csah 35 over Portage Lake

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SW of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 31562

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Portage Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 35 over Portage Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 273 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesPortage Lake
Location1.0 MI SW of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates47.57446, -93.96509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over Portage Lake built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Portage Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Portage Lake carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Portage Lake?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over Portage Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.