US Bridges

I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · At JCT Hoffman Drive NW · Structure no. 74837

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2039. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesHoffman Drive NW
LocationAt JCT Hoffman Drive NW
RouteInterstate 35
Coordinates44.09504, -93.24505
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2017)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Hoffman Drive NW built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.