US Bridges

Mn 23 over I 35

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI N of Sandstone · Structure no. 9792

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over I 35 in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesMn 23
CrossesI 35
Location4.2 MI N of Sandstone
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates46.17973, -92.85658
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Mn 23 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mn 23 over I 35 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 Mn 23 over I 35 carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over I 35?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.