US Bridges

Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 55 over 35W · Structure no. 27875

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
776 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2012 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2039. The structure is 776 ft (236.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 55
CrossesI 35W; Ramps
LocationAt JCT TH 55 over 35W
RouteState Highway 55
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96818, -93.25354
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length776 ft (236.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2012)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 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 6,300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps?

The structure is 776 ft (236.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 55 over I 35W; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.