US Bridges

I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SW of W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62817

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,846
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp 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 55,846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,500 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesI 35E; SB on Ramp
Location0.2 MI SW of W JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 94
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94983, -93.10187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating79.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,846 (2022)
Projected traffic71,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp carry?

About 55,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over I 35E; SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.