US Bridges

M 2126 over I 394

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27703

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2126 over I 394 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2126 over I 394 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,300 by 2039. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2126
CrossesI 394
Location0.4 MI NE of JCT TH 94
RouteCity Street 2126
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97736, -93.28091
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2014)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$306 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 2126 over I 394 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2126 over I 394 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M 2126 over I 394 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is M 2126 over I 394?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns M 2126 over I 394?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.