US Bridges

Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI NE of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69817

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
561 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 3744
CrossesI 35;SB Off Ramp
Location2.3 MI NE of JCT TH 535
RouteInterstate 3744
Coordinates46.78965, -92.09327
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3744 over I 35;SB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.