US Bridges

I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT US 53 · Structure no. 69X19

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesMiller & Coffee Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT US 53
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.76377, -92.12453
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2019)
Projected traffic44,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns I 35 over Miller & Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.