US Bridges

Csah 18 over I 35

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 14; 35 · Structure no. 74821

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 18 over I 35 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesI 35
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 14; 35
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.05168, -93.24966
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 18 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Csah 18 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 18 over I 35 carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 18 over I 35?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.