US Bridges

I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27770B

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR 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 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 58,268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,000 by 2042. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 394
CrossesBnsf; UP RR
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 394
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96954, -93.30498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,268 (2022)
Projected traffic126,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bnsf; UP RR built?

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

What condition is I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR carry?

About 58,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I 394 over Bnsf; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.