US Bridges

I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27V48

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,673
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesMidtown Greenway Trail
Location1.3 MI S of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.9504, -93.2744
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,673 (2022)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail carry?

About 76,673 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Midtown Greenway Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.