US Bridges

I 35W over I 35E SB

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT TH 97 · Structure no. 02826

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,385
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over I 35E SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over I 35E SB in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 19,385 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,750 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesI 35E SB
Location2.2 MI S of JCT TH 97
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates45.21848, -93.02921
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,385 (2022)
Projected traffic19,750 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 35W over I 35E SB built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over I 35E SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over I 35E SB carry?

About 19,385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over I 35E SB?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over I 35E SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.