US Bridges

I 35W over 106th ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27W44

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,763
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over 106th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over 106th ST 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 96,763 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35W
Crosses106th ST
Location3.5 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates44.81179, -93.2914
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,763 (2022)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over 106th ST built?

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

What condition is I 35W over 106th ST 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 106th ST carry?

About 96,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over 106th ST?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over 106th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.