US Bridges

I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of E JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 62730

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 36,182 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesGoose Lake Rd; BNSF RR
Location1.4 MI N of E JCT TH 694
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates45.05701, -93.05717
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,182 (2022)
Projected traffic33,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR carry?

About 36,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Goose Lake Rd; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.