US Bridges

I 694 over E River RD

Fair

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 9862

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78,844
2022 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 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 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 78,844 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,500 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 95 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
Coordinates45.06916, -93.27904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,844 (2022)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 78,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% 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 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over E River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.