US Bridges

US 14 over I 35

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · At JCT of TH 14; 35 · Structure no. 74832

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2016 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 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2036. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesI 35
LocationAt JCT of TH 14; 35
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.05875, -93.25027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 (2016)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over I 35 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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.