I 35W over Johnson ST Connection
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI SW of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 27888
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,271
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35W over Johnson ST Connection is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Johnson ST Connection in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 43,271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35W over Johnson ST Connection built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35W over Johnson ST Connection 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I 35W over Johnson ST Connection carry?
About 43,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 35W over Johnson ST Connection?
The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 35W over Johnson ST Connection?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.