US Bridges

I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 4.1 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27W38

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
49,349
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 49,349 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,100 by 2042. The structure is 1,362 ft (415 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI 35W
CrossesBlack Dog Rd; Mn River
Location4.1 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.80027, -93.28969
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,362 ft (415 m)
Longest span385 ft (117.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,349 (2022)
Projected traffic138,100 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River carry?

About 49,349 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River?

The structure is 1,362 ft (415 m) long with a longest span of 385 ft (117.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over Black Dog Rd; Mn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.