US Bridges

I 35E over Shepard Road

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 9534

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,312
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35E over Shepard Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over Shepard Road in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 75,312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35E
CrossesShepard Road
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 5
RouteInterstate 35E
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91093, -93.14389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,312 (2022)
Projected traffic83,000 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 Shepard Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35E over Shepard Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 35E over Shepard Road carry?

About 75,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 35E over Shepard Road?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I 35E over Shepard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.