US Bridges

M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27715

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
552 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,100 by 2042. The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 2027
CrossesI 94 SB Off Ramp
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 2027
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98999, -93.28775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2022)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$786 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp 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 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp?

The structure is 552 ft (168.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns M 2027 over I 94 SB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.