I 35 over Dm;ir RY
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 6501
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,343
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Dm;ir RY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Dm;ir RY in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 25,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2042. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Dm;ir RY built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Dm;ir RY 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 35 over Dm;ir RY carry?
About 25,343 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Dm;ir RY?
The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Dm;ir RY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.