US Bridges

M 535 over I 394

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27738

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 535 over I 394 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 535 over I 394 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 535
CrossesI 394
Location2.3 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteCity Street 535
Coordinates44.97309, -93.40901
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 535 over I 394 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 535 over I 394 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 M 535 over I 394 carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 535 over I 394?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns M 535 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.