US Bridges

I 394 over Ridgedale Drive

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27120

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,831
2022 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 1973 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 52 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 27,831 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI 394
CrossesRidgedale Drive
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 394
Coordinates44.97088, -93.43291
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,831 (2022)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$796 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 394 over Ridgedale Drive built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 394 over Ridgedale Drive carry?

About 27,831 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% 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.