US Bridges

I 35E over Jefferson Avenue

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 62865

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,924
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Jefferson Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Jefferson Avenue in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 67,924 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35E
CrossesJefferson Avenue
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 5
RouteInterstate 35E
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93061, -93.14129
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,924 (2022)
Projected traffic76,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Jefferson Avenue built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Jefferson 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 Jefferson Avenue carry?

About 67,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Jefferson Avenue?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Jefferson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.