US Bridges

I 694 over Mn 65

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 02815

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
119,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over Mn 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over Mn 65 in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 119,379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,000 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 694
CrossesMn 65
LocationAt the JCT TH 65
RouteInterstate 694
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06778, -93.24774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119,379 (2022)
Projected traffic126,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 694 over Mn 65 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over Mn 65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I 694 over Mn 65 carry?

About 119,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over Mn 65?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over Mn 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.