Mn 55 over I 94
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27785
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,883
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 15,883 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2041. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over I 94 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over I 94 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over I 94 carry?
About 15,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over I 94?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over I 94?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.