US Bridges

Csah 31 over I 35

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI S of JCT TH 14; 35 · Structure no. 74805

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 31 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 31 over I 35 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 31
CrossesI 35
Location3.7 MI S of JCT TH 14; 35
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates44.00781, -93.25472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 31 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Csah 31 over I 35 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 31 over I 35 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 31 over I 35?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 31 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.