I 35E over University Avenue
FairRamsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of E JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 9655
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35E over University Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35E over University Avenue 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 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2039. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 94 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35E over University Avenue built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35E over University Avenue 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 University Avenue carry?
About 72,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 35E over University Avenue?
The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns I 35E over University Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.