US Bridges

Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27776A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,580 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
7,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody 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 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 2,580 ft (786.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIho 394
CrossesI 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 394
Coordinates44.97028, -93.29934
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,580 ft (786.5 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesHighway
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 I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd built?

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

What condition is Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd carry?

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

How long is Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd?

The structure is 2,580 ft (786.5 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Iho 394 over I 394 WB Dunwoody Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.