US Bridges

I 35W over E. Lake ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT I 94 · Structure no. 27844

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

About this bridge

I 35W over E. Lake ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over E. Lake 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 9 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 63,250 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesE. Lake ST
Location1.4 MI S of JCT I 94
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.94839, -93.2746
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,673 (2022)
Projected traffic63,250 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. Lake ST built?

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

What condition is I 35W over E. Lake 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. Lake ST carry?

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

How long is I 35W over E. Lake ST?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over E. Lake ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.