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. 27V86

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,855
2022 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 43,855 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 90 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
Coordinates44.8901, -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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,855 (2022)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$1,000
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 43,855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.