US Bridges

I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of Cayuga ST · Structure no. 62918

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67,488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesI 35E
CrossesE Pennsylvania Av
Location0.5 MI S of Cayuga ST
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.9613, -93.09031
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,488 (2022)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 E Pennsylvania Av built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av carry?

About 67,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over E Pennsylvania Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.