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Hennepin County, MN · Structure #27879

I 35W

I 35W in 0.5 MI NE Of JCT Th 94, Hennepin County, Minnesota received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1970, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on I 35W over 3rd Street.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
130K
Daily Traffic
1970
Year Built
65.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 35W
Crosses Over
3rd Street
State
Minnesota
County
Hennepin County
Location
0.5 MI NE Of JCT Th 94
Year Built
1970
Age
56 years
Daily Traffic
130,441
Lanes
8
Length
65.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
27879

About This Bridge

I 35W is a 56-year-old bridge located 0.5 MI NE Of JCT Th 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 35W over 3rd Street with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1970, the structure spans 65.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.5 MI NE Of JCT Th 94, Hennepin County, Minnesota

44.972136, -93.251144

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 35W has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I 35W was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 35W carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 65.6 meters long and located on I 35W in 0.5 MI NE Of JCT Th 94, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

No, I 35W is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I 35W is located 0.5 MI NE Of JCT Th 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 35W over 3rd Street. Its coordinates are 44.972136, -93.251144. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 35W carries I 35W over 3rd Street. The bridge is 65.6 meters long and was built in 1970.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.