US Bridges

I 394 over General Mills Blvd.

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 M East of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27743

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 394 over General Mills Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 394 over General Mills Blvd. in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104,144 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,000 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 394
CrossesGeneral Mills Blvd.
Location0.5 M East of JCT TH 169
RouteInterstate 394
Coordinates44.97419, -93.39088
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,144 (2022)
Projected traffic123,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 394 over General Mills Blvd. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 394 over General Mills Blvd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I 394 over General Mills Blvd. carry?

About 104,144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 394 over General Mills Blvd.?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I 394 over General Mills Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.