US Bridges

I 35E over E Pennsylvania Ave

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of Cayuga Street · Structure no. 62919

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over E Pennsylvania Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over E Pennsylvania Ave in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 89 ft wide.

CarriesI 35E
CrossesE Pennsylvania Ave
Location0.5 MI S of Cayuga Street
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.96143, -93.0909
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2019)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ave built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over E Pennsylvania Ave 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 Ave carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over E Pennsylvania Ave?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over E Pennsylvania Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.