US Bridges

I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the E JCT TH 94; 35W · Structure no. 27848

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,500 by 2039. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesI 35W; SB on Ramp
LocationAt the E JCT TH 94; 35W
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.96614, -93.25559
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2017)
Projected traffic60,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over I 35W; SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.