US Bridges

I 535 over I 35; Railroad

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At JCT I 35 · Structure no. 69903

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
631 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 535 over I 35; Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 535 over I 35; 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI 535
CrossesI 35; Railroad
LocationAt JCT I 35
RouteInterstate 535
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.76594, -92.12137
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length631 ft (192.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2019)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over I 35; Railroad built?

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

What condition is I 535 over I 35; 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 over I 35; Railroad carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is I 535 over I 35; Railroad?

The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 535 over I 35; Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.