I 694 over I 94 WB
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 694; 94 · Structure no. 27734
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,654
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 694 over I 94 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over I 94 WB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 62,654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 73 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 694 over I 94 WB built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I 694 over I 94 WB 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I 694 over I 94 WB carry?
About 62,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 694 over I 94 WB?
The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I 694 over I 94 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.