US Bridges

Iho 394 over Bnsf; UP RR

Fair

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

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
812 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iho 394 over Bnsf; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iho 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 7,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2042. The structure is 812 ft (247.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIho 394
CrossesBnsf; UP RR
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 394
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96959, -93.30419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length812 ft (247.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,394 (2022)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Iho 394 over Bnsf; UP RR built?

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

What condition is Iho 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 Iho 394 over Bnsf; UP RR carry?

About 7,394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Iho 394 over Bnsf; UP RR?

The structure is 812 ft (247.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Iho 394 over Bnsf; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.