US Bridges

I 35E over Victoria Street

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI NE of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 9521

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,924
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Victoria Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Victoria Street in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67,924 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35E
CrossesVictoria Street
Location1.4 MI NE of JCT TH 5
RouteInterstate 35E
Coordinates44.93144, -93.13642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,924 (2022)
Projected traffic76,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Victoria Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Victoria Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I 35E over Victoria Street carry?

About 67,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Victoria Street?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Victoria Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.