US Bridges

I 35W over I 94 EB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the W JCT TH 35; 94 · Structure no. 27834

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over I 94 EB is a concrete frame carrying I 35W over I 94 EB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2039. The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesI 94 EB
LocationAt the W JCT TH 35; 94
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.96549, -93.26794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length390 ft (119 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,000 (2019)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 I 94 EB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over I 94 EB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over I 94 EB carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over I 94 EB?

The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over I 94 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.