US Bridges

I 35 over TH 19

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 19; 35 · Structure no. 66825

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over TH 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over TH 19 in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5 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 19,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,750 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesTH 19
LocationAt the JCT TH 19; 35
RouteInterstate 35
CountyRice County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.47193, -93.29242
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,750 (2016)
Projected traffic19,750 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over TH 19 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over TH 19 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 19 carry?

About 19,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over TH 19?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over TH 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.