US Bridges

I 35E over BNSF Rr; Cayuga ST

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of Penn Ave · Structure no. 62925

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
815 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over BNSF Rr; Cayuga ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over BNSF Rr; Cayuga ST 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 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 135,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2042. The structure is 815 ft (248.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesBNSF Rr; Cayuga ST
Location0.5 MI N of Penn Ave
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.96681, -93.08931
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length815 ft (248.3 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,004 (2022)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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; Cayuga ST built?

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

What condition is I 35E over BNSF Rr; Cayuga ST 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; Cayuga ST carry?

About 135,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over BNSF Rr; Cayuga ST?

The structure is 815 ft (248.3 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over BNSF Rr; Cayuga ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.