US Bridges

I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 62912

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,406 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
86,208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 86,208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,406 ft (428.6 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35E
CrossesMississippi ; UP RR
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 5
RouteInterstate 35E
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.90446, -93.13914
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,406 ft (428.6 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,208 (2022)
Projected traffic95,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR 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 Mississippi ; UP RR carry?

About 86,208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR?

The structure is 1,406 ft (428.6 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Mississippi ; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.