US Bridges

I 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At E JCT TH 94; 35E · Structure no. 62857

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesOff Ramp Wb; I 94 WB
LocationAt E JCT TH 94; 35E
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.95456, -93.09242
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,488 (2022)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB 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 Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB carry?

About 67,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Off Ramp Wb; I 94 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.