I 94 over Shingle Creek
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27717
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105,402
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Shingle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 94 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 105,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Shingle Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over Shingle Creek 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 I 94 over Shingle Creek carry?
About 105,402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Shingle Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Shingle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.