US Bridges

I 35 over Snake River

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI N of JCT TH 70 · Structure no. 58823

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Snake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Snake River in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2034. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesSnake River
Location4.4 MI N of JCT TH 70
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates45.8297, -92.98333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2014)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Snake River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Snake River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over Snake River carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Snake River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.