US Bridges

I 35W over Cp Rail

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of W JCT Mn 62 · Structure no. 27V74A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Cp Rail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Cp Rail 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 87,710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,000 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesCp Rail
Location0.6 MI E of W JCT Mn 62
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.89006, -93.28325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.2 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,710 (2022)
Projected traffic104,000 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 Cp Rail built?

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

What condition is I 35W over Cp Rail 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 Cp Rail carry?

About 87,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Cp Rail?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Cp Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.