US Bridges

I 35 over US 2 EB

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At JCT I 35; US 2 EB · Structure no. 69861

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over US 2 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over US 2 EB in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesUS 2 EB
LocationAt JCT I 35; US 2 EB
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.73124, -92.20257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 35 over US 2 EB built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over US 2 EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over US 2 EB carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over US 2 EB?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over US 2 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.