US Bridges

Unu 52 over I 35W

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI SW of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 27882

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,469
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unu 52 over I 35W is a concrete continuous slab carrying Unu 52 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, 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 14,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnu 52
CrossesI 35W
Location3.2 MI SW of JCT TH 280
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.98231, -93.2435
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,469 (2021)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Unu 52 over I 35W built?

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

What condition is Unu 52 over I 35W 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 2023.

How much traffic does Unu 52 over I 35W carry?

About 14,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Unu 52 over I 35W?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Unu 52 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.