I 35 over Kettle River
FairPine County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of N JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 58807
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,349
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Kettle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Kettle River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,349 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Kettle River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Kettle River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I 35 over Kettle River carry?
About 7,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Kettle River?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Kettle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.