US Bridges

I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271)

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of E JCT 62; 35W · Structure no. 27V81

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271) in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 87,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,500 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35W
CrossesE 60 ST (msas 271)
Location0.2 MI N of E JCT 62; 35W
RouteInterstate 35W
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89429, -93.27486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width157 ft (48 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,710 (2022)
Projected traffic88,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271) carry?

About 87,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271)?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over E 60 ST (msas 271)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.