US Bridges

M 35 over High Island Creek

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 72536

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 35 over High Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 35 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 35
CrossesHigh Island Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 17
RouteCity Street 35
Coordinates44.60891, -94.06889
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2001)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 35 over High Island Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 35 over High Island 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does M 35 over High Island Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is M 35 over High Island Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns M 35 over High Island Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.