I 35E over I 35W
FairDakota County, Minnesota · At S JCT TH 35;35E · Structure no. 19809
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 358 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35E over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over I 35W in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 53,185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2042. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35E over I 35W built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I 35E over I 35W 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 35E over I 35W carry?
About 53,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 35E over I 35W?
The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 35E over I 35W?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.