US Bridges

I 35 over Csah 11

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 66816

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Csah 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Csah 11 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 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesCsah 11
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteInterstate 35
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.30008, -93.30918
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,744 (2022)
Projected traffic14,750 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Csah 11 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Csah 11 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 Csah 11 carry?

About 14,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Csah 11?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Csah 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.