I 535 over BNSF RR
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69810
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 218 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,098
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 535 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 535 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 28,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 535 over 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 BNSF RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I 535 over BNSF RR carry?
About 28,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 535 over BNSF RR?
The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns I 535 over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.