US Bridges

Con 2 over I 35

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 66808

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 2 over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 2 over I 35 in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesCon 2
CrossesI 35
Location1.4 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteInterstate 2
Coordinates44.27471, -93.29903
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Con 2 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Con 2 over I 35 carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Con 2 over I 35?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Con 2 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.