US Bridges

I 35W over County RD C

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Mn 36 · Structure no. 62940

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over County RD C is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over County RD C in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 48,679 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesI 35W
CrossesCounty RD C
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Mn 36
RouteInterstate 35W
Coordinates45.02058, -93.18914
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,679 (2022)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35W over County RD C built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over County RD C 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 35W over County RD C carry?

About 48,679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over County RD C?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over County RD C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.