US Bridges

M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SW of W JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62898

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2029. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2207
CrossesI 35E; NB Off Ramp
Location0.3 MI SW of W JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 2207
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94885, -93.10234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1988)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns M 2207 over I 35E; NB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.