US Bridges

I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. 53805

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2039. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesUP Rr; Csah 35
Location0.7 MI W of JCT TH 91
RouteInterstate 90
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.64108, -95.94615
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2015)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35 carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over UP Rr; Csah 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.