US Bridges

T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT CR 103 · Structure no. 83517

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 35
CrossesS Fk Watonwan River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT CR 103
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates43.96415, -94.53686
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1997)
Projected traffic37 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River 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 T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 35 over S Fk Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.