US Bridges

Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI West of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27851

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 9,307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2042. The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 35
CrossesI 35W; I 94 WB
Location0.6 MI West of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96574, -93.26766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.4 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,307 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB carry?

About 9,307 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB?

The structure is 379 ft (115.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 35 over I 35W; I 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.