US Bridges

I 35W over 2nd ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI NE JCT I94; I35W · Structure no. 27412

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over 2nd ST is a concrete slab carrying I 35W over 2nd ST 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,000 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
Crosses2nd ST
Location1.2 MI NE JCT I94; I35W
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.98116, -93.24396
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2019)
Projected traffic84,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 35W over 2nd ST built?

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

What condition is I 35W over 2nd ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 35W over 2nd ST carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over 2nd ST?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over 2nd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.