US Bridges

I 35E over University Avenue

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of E JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62810

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over University Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over University Avenue in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67,488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 35E
CrossesUniversity Avenue
Location0.2 MI N of E JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 35E
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95794, -93.09065
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,488 (2022)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35E over University Avenue built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over University Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I 35E over University Avenue carry?

About 67,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over University Avenue?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over University Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.