US Bridges

Mn 5 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 9531

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 5 over I 35E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 5 over I 35E in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMn 5
CrossesI 35E
LocationAt JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 5
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91571, -93.14445
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mn 5 over I 35E built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 5 over I 35E 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 Mn 5 over I 35E carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 5 over I 35E?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 5 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.