US Bridges

M 327 over I 35E

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 62928

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,448
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 327 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 327 over I 35E 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 4,448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 327
CrossesI 35E
Location1.4 MI S of JCT TH 36
RouteCity Street 327
Coordinates44.99067, -93.08916
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,448 (2021)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 327 over I 35E built?

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

What condition is M 327 over I 35E 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 M 327 over I 35E carry?

About 4,448 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is M 327 over I 35E?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M 327 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.