US Bridges

I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI SW of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69879A

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,122 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2039. The structure is 3,122 ft (951.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesCp Rail; Streets
Location3.5 MI SW of JCT TH 535
RouteInterstate 35
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.73633, -92.17291
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,122 ft (951.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Cp Rail; Streets built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets?

The structure is 3,122 ft (951.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Cp Rail; Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.