US Bridges

I 35W over E 31st ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT I-94 · Structure no. 27822

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over E 31st ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over E 31st ST in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 76,673 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,950 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesE 31st ST
Location1.5 MI S of JCT I-94
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.9467, -93.2747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,673 (2022)
Projected traffic68,950 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over E 31st ST built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over E 31st 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over E 31st ST carry?

About 76,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over E 31st ST?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over E 31st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.