US Bridges

I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Mn 62 · Structure no. 27405

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 96,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,500 by 2039. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35W
CrossesMinnehaha Pkwy and Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Mn 62
RouteInterstate 35W
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.90897, -93.27502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,500 (2016)
Projected traffic96,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek carry?

About 96,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Minnehaha Pkwy and Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.