I 35 over TH 21
FairRice County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 66818
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,596
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over TH 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over TH 21 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 16,596 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 44 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 21 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over TH 21 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 21 carry?
About 16,596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over TH 21?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over TH 21?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.