US Bridges

I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SW of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 27893

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,542
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR 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 86,542 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,000 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesCsah 88; BNSF RR
Location1.4 MI SW of JCT TH 280
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates45.00206, -93.2301
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,542 (2022)
Projected traffic99,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR 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 Csah 88; BNSF RR carry?

About 86,542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Csah 88; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.