US Bridges

US 10 over TH I-35W

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the N JCT TH 10; 35W · Structure no. 9605

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
86,114
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over TH I-35W is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 10 over TH I-35W in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 86,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,000 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesTH I-35W
LocationAt the N JCT TH 10; 35W
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates45.11574, -93.18863
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,114 (2022)
Projected traffic91,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 10 over TH I-35W built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over TH I-35W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over TH I-35W carry?

About 86,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over TH I-35W?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over TH I-35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.