US Bridges

I 694 over E River RD

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 9861

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over E River RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over E River RD in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 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 80,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,500 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 694
CrossesE River RD
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 47
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.06938, -93.27893
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,500 (2017)
Projected traffic80,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 694 over E River RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over E River RD 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 E River RD carry?

About 80,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over E River RD?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over E River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.