US Bridges

I 35 over BNSF RR

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 48 · Structure no. 58830

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over BNSF RR in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 48
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.03266, -92.92511
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2016)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over BNSF RR carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.