US Bridges

I 35W over County RD I

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI N of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 62942

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35W over County RD I is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35W over County RD I in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,000 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35W
CrossesCounty RD I
Location2.8 MI N of JCT TH 694
RouteInterstate 35W
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.10796, -93.18837
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 inspectionApril 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2019)
Projected traffic144,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 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 I built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35W over County RD I 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 I carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35W over County RD I?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns I 35W over County RD I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.