I 35 over Recycle Way
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI SW of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69844
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,040 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,802
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Recycle Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Recycle Way in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 38,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,040 ft (316.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Recycle Way built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Recycle Way 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 35 over Recycle Way carry?
About 38,802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Recycle Way?
The structure is 1,040 ft (316.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Recycle Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.