US Bridges

Csah 4 over I 35

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 6.2 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 74802

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 4 over I 35 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesI 35
Location6.2 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates43.95715, -93.25995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Csah 4 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 over I 35 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over I 35 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 4 over I 35?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.