US Bridges

I 35E over BNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S Cayuga ST · Structure no. 62921

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,502
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over BNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over BNSF Rr; Minnehaha 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 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 67,502 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesBNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av
Location0.2 MI S Cayuga ST
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.96358, -93.09049
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,502 (2022)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 BNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av built?

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

What condition is I 35E over BNSF Rr; Minnehaha 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 BNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av carry?

About 67,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over BNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over BNSF Rr; Minnehaha Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.