I 35 over TH 60
FairRice County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 60 · Structure no. 66812
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 303 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,744
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over TH 60 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over TH 60 in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 14,744 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,750 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 53 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over TH 60 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over TH 60 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 I 35 over TH 60 carry?
About 14,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over TH 60?
The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over TH 60?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.