US Bridges

I 35E over Southcross Drive

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 35W · Structure no. 19893

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
319 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Southcross Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Southcross Drive in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2039. The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35E
CrossesSouthcross Drive
LocationAt the JCT TH 35W
RouteInterstate 35E
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.73752, -93.28457
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.3 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2017)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Southcross Drive built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Southcross Drive 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 Southcross Drive carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Southcross Drive?

The structure is 319 ft (97.3 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Southcross Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.