US Bridges

Csah 61 over I 35

Fair

Pine County, Minnesota · At JCT TH23 S Ofsandston · Structure no. 9786

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 61 over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 61 over I 35 in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 61
CrossesI 35
LocationAt JCT TH23 S Ofsandston
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates46.12519, -92.88784
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2020)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 61 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Csah 61 over I 35 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 Csah 61 over I 35 carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 61 over I 35?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 61 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.