US Bridges

I 35 over Dwp RY (aband)

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.9 MI SW of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69894

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Dwp RY (aband) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Dwp RY (aband) in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 12,672 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesDwp RY (aband)
Location4.9 MI SW of W JCT TH 2
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates46.70533, -92.28667
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,672 (2022)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Dwp RY (aband) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Dwp RY (aband) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 over Dwp RY (aband) carry?

About 12,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Dwp RY (aband)?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Dwp RY (aband)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.