US Bridges

I 35W over Mc RY

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SW of JCT TH 280 · Structure no. 27899

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,686
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Mc RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Mc RY 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 102,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,000 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesMc RY
Location0.2 MI SW of JCT TH 280
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates45.00604, -93.20785
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
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.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,686 (2022)
Projected traffic116,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Mc RY built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Mc RY 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 Mc RY carry?

About 102,686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Mc RY?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Mc RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.