US Bridges

I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13)

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69892

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13) in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,150 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesMidway Rd(csah 13)
Location4.4 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.70792, -92.27896
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2022)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Midway Rd(csah 13) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13) 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13) carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13)?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Midway Rd(csah 13)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.