US Bridges

I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52)

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of E JCT Mn 62 · Structure no. 27V85

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52) 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 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesNicollet Ave So(csah 52)
Location0.1 MI W of E JCT Mn 62
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.8904, -93.27809
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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2017)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52) built?

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

What condition is I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52) 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 Nicollet Ave So(csah 52) carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Nicollet Ave So(csah 52)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.