US Bridges

I 35 over Crockers Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S JCT Mn 60 · Structure no. 66X01

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,132
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Crockers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 35 over Crockers Creek 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 25,132 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesI 35
CrossesCrockers Creek
Location1.3 MI S JCT Mn 60
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.2766, -93.30105
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,132 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Crockers Creek built?

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

What condition is I 35 over Crockers Creek 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 Crockers Creek carry?

About 25,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Crockers Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns I 35 over Crockers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.