US Bridges

I 35E over TH 36

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At JCT 35E & TH36 · Structure no. 62933

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over TH 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over TH 36 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesTH 36
LocationAt JCT 35E & TH36
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates45.01061, -93.08981
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2017)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TH 36 built?

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

What condition is I 35E over TH 36 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 35E over TH 36 carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over TH 36?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over TH 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.