I 35W over 3rd Street
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27879
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130,441
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35W over 3rd Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over 3rd Street in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 130,441 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,000 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35W over 3rd Street built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35W over 3rd Street 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 I 35W over 3rd Street carry?
About 130,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 35W over 3rd Street?
The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns I 35W over 3rd Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.