US Bridges

I 35 over Csah 34

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 74826

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Csah 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Csah 34 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 15,194 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesCsah 34
Location3.4 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.10974, -93.24591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,194 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Csah 34 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Csah 34 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 over Csah 34 carry?

About 15,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Csah 34?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Csah 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.