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.
I 35W carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1970 and is now 56 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 35W carries an average daily traffic count of 130,441 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing 3rd Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
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
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.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.