US Bridges

Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR

Poor

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of Garfield Ave · Structure no. 69870

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
692 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,350 by 2042. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMsas 135
CrossesI 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR
Location0.9 MI N of Garfield Ave
RouteCity Street 135
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.78132, -92.10275
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,258 (2022)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$807 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR carry?

About 5,258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Msas 135 over I 35 Acces;rr Sts; RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.