US Bridges

I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · At JCT Hoffman Drive NW · Structure no. 74838

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
15,194
2022 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 15,194 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 35
CrossesHoffman Drive NW
LocationAt JCT Hoffman Drive NW
RouteInterstate 35
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.095, -93.24475
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,194 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
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 15,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 over Hoffman Drive NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.