US Bridges

I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 5.6 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69890

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2036. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesCsah 61 at County Line
Location5.6 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.70315, -92.30144
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2016)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Csah 61 at County Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.