US Bridges

I 35 over Cane Creek

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · 4.3 MI N of N JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 91099

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 35 over Cane 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 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesCane Creek
Location4.3 MI N of N JCT TH 23
RouteInterstate 35
CountyPine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.23737, -92.8264
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,349 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is I 35 over Cane 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 Cane Creek carry?

About 7,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns I 35 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.