I 35E
I 35E in 0.5 MI N Of Penn AVE, Ramsey County, Minnesota received a condition grade of A (89/100). Built in 2015, the bridge carries 135K vehicles daily on I 35E over Bnsf RR; Cayuga ST.
I 35E carries an A on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 89/100. Deck, superstructure, and substructure ratings all sit in the better tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. The bridge is structurally sound by federal standards.
The bridge was built in 2015 and is 11 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. I 35E carries an average daily traffic count of 135,004 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing Bnsf RR; Cayuga ST. 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 35E is a 11-year-old bridge located 0.5 MI N Of Penn AVE in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 35E over Bnsf RR; Cayuga ST with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 135K vehicles per day. Built in 2015, the structure spans 248.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of A (89/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 8/9 (good), superstructure 8/9 (good), and substructure 8/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 35E has a Condition Score of 89/100 (Grade A). Its deck is rated 8/9, superstructure 8/9, and substructure 8/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 35E was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 35E carries approximately 135K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 248.3 meters long and located on I 35E in 0.5 MI N Of Penn AVE, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
No, I 35E 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 35E is located 0.5 MI N Of Penn AVE in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 35E over Bnsf RR; Cayuga ST. Its coordinates are 44.966808, -93.089308. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 35E carries I 35E over Bnsf RR; Cayuga ST. The bridge is 248.3 meters long and was built in 2015.
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.