US Bridges

I 535 SB over Railroad

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At JCT I 535 · Structure no. 69902

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
813 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,511
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 535 SB over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 535 SB over Railroad in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 16,511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,300 by 2040. The structure is 813 ft (247.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 535 SB
CrossesRailroad
LocationAt JCT I 535
RouteInterstate 535
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.76513, -92.12116
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length813 ft (247.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,511 (2019)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 535 SB over Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 535 SB over Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 535 SB over Railroad carry?

About 16,511 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is I 535 SB over Railroad?

The structure is 813 ft (247.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I 535 SB over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.