Unm 88 over I 35W
PoorRamsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 35W; 88 · Structure no. 9492
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 387 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,151
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Unm 88 over I 35W is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Unm 88 over I 35W in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unm 88 over I 35W built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Unm 88 over I 35W in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Unm 88 over I 35W carry?
About 4,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Unm 88 over I 35W?
The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Unm 88 over I 35W?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.