US Bridges

M 35 over Cn RR

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.67 MI W of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 69680

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 35 over Cn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 35 over Cn RR in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2030. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 35
CrossesCn RR
Location0.67 MI W of JCT Csah 14
RouteCity Street 35
Coordinates46.73555, -92.23116
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2010)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 35 over Cn RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 35 over Cn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does M 35 over Cn RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is M 35 over Cn RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns M 35 over Cn RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.