I 394 over Ridgedale Drive
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27117
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 394 over Ridgedale Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 394 over Ridgedale Drive in Hennepin 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 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 394 over Ridgedale Drive built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 394 over Ridgedale Drive 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 394 over Ridgedale Drive carry?
About 40,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 394 over Ridgedale Drive?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I 394 over Ridgedale Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.