US Bridges

Mn 121 over I 35W

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of W JCT Mn 62 · Structure no. 27V65

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
680 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 121 over I 35W is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Mn 121 over I 35W in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 680 ft (207.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 121
CrossesI 35W
Location0.1 MI S of W JCT Mn 62
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates44.88894, -93.29583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length680 ft (207.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 121 over I 35W built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 121 over I 35W 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 Mn 121 over I 35W carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 121 over I 35W?

The structure is 680 ft (207.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 121 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.