US Bridges

I 35E over Marie Avenue

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH110 · Structure no. 19851

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Marie Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Marie Avenue in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 80,925 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,000 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesMarie Avenue
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH110
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.89082, -93.13128
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,925 (2022)
Projected traffic88,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 35E over Marie Avenue built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Marie Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 35E over Marie Avenue carry?

About 80,925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Marie Avenue?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Marie Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.