US Bridges

I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR

FairClosed to traffic

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69808

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
578 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,098
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 28,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2041. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 535
CrossesSB Garfield; BNSF RR
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 35
RouteInterstate 535
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.75698, -92.10767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,098 (2021)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR carry?

About 28,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I 535 over SB Garfield; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.