Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 55; 35W · Structure no. 27849
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 554 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,252
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 29,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2041. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps carry?
About 29,252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps?
The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.