I 35 over Cn RR
PoorSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI SW of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69866
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,161 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Cn RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,250 by 2039. The structure is 1,161 ft (353.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Cn RR built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Cn RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I 35 over Cn RR carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Cn RR?
The structure is 1,161 ft (353.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Cn RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.