US Bridges

I 394 over BNSF Rr; UP RR

Fair

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

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
890 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
131,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 394 over BNSF Rr; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 394 over BNSF Rr; 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 5 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 131,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,000 by 2039. The structure is 890 ft (271.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 394
CrossesBNSF Rr; UP RR
Location1.7 MI E of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 394
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96979, -93.30372
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131,000 (2017)
Projected traffic131,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Rr; UP RR built?

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

What condition is I 394 over BNSF Rr; 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 Rr; UP RR carry?

About 131,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 394 over BNSF Rr; UP RR?

The structure is 890 ft (271.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 394 over BNSF Rr; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.