US Bridges

I 35 over Mission Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 11.2 MI N of JCT TH70 · Structure no. 91009

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Mission Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 35 over Mission Creek 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 6 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 8,848 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesMission Creek
Location11.2 MI N of JCT TH70
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates45.92569, -92.96774
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,848 (2022)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Mission Creek 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 Mission Creek carry?

About 8,848 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 35 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.