I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI SW of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69879
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,173 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2039. The structure is 3,173 ft (967 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs carry?
About 17,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs?
The structure is 3,173 ft (967 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 over Cp Rail Ramps; Strs?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.