I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street
PoorPosted for loadSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.3 SE of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 9030
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 7,980 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,098
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 28,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2041. The structure is 7,980 ft (2,432.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street carry?
About 28,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street?
The structure is 7,980 ft (2,432.3 m) long with a longest span of 600 ft (182.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I 535 over ST Louis R; RR Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.