I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SW of JCT 5th Ave · Structure no. 69818N
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,736 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,756
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 14,756 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2041. The structure is 2,736 ft (833.9 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB carry?
About 14,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB?
The structure is 2,736 ft (833.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Sl;lc Rr; TH 194 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.