US Bridges

I 35 over UP RR

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 74843

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over UP RR in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 11,009 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesUP RR
Location1.2 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteInterstate 35
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.04144, -93.24894
Functional classRural 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,009 (2022)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over UP 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 over UP RR carry?

About 11,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over UP RR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.