US Bridges

I 35 over Dwp RY (aban)

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 6546

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Dwp RY (aban) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Dwp RY (aban) 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 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesDwp RY (aban)
Location4.9 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteInterstate 35
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.70554, -92.28718
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2022)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Dwp RY (aban) built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Dwp RY (aban) 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 Dwp RY (aban) carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Dwp RY (aban)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Dwp RY (aban)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.