US Bridges

I 35 over Dme RR

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · .2 MI S of JCT Hoffman DR · Structure no. 74836

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Dme RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Dme RR in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,891 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesDme RR
Location.2 MI S of JCT Hoffman DR
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.09214, -93.24452
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,891 (2022)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dme RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Dme RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 over Dme RR carry?

About 17,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Dme RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Dme RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.