US Bridges

US 14 over I 35

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · At JCT of TH 14; 35 · Structure no. 74831

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over I 35 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,600 by 2039. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesI 35
LocationAt JCT of TH 14; 35
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.05932, -93.25036
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2013)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 14 over I 35 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 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 US 14 over I 35 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is US 14 over I 35?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.