US Bridges

I 94 over Dunwoody Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27799

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
519 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
99,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Dunwoody Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Dunwoody Blvd 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 99,082 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesDunwoody Blvd
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.97193, -93.28745
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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length519 ft (158.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,082 (2022)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 94 over Dunwoody Blvd built?

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

What condition is I 94 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Dunwoody Blvd carry?

About 99,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Dunwoody Blvd?

The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Dunwoody Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.