US Bridges

Csah 35 over I 94

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 6.2 MI SE of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 56802

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over I 94 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCsah 35
CrossesI 94
Location6.2 MI SE of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.14618, -95.93639
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 35 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over I 94 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over I 94 carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 35 over I 94?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.