US Bridges

I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 394; 94 · Structure no. 27792

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
711 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
32,157
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 32,157 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2042. The structure is 711 ft (216.6 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 394
CrossesI 94; Ramps; Streets
LocationAt the JCT TH 394; 94
RouteInterstate 394
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97508, -93.28669
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length711 ft (216.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,157 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I 94; Ramps; Streets built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets carry?

About 32,157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets?

The structure is 711 ft (216.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I 394 over I 94; Ramps; Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.