US Bridges

Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · Msp Intl Airport · Structure no. R0878

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2039. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAr 35
CrossesOb Rd;plaza Exit RD
LocationMsp Intl Airport
Coordinates44.87864, -93.20255
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ar 35 over Ob Rd;plaza Exit RD?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).