US Bridges

I 694 over Mississippi River

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the E CO Line · Structure no. 27801

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
776 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78,844
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over Mississippi River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 78,844 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,500 by 2042. The structure is 776 ft (236.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesI 694
CrossesMississippi River
LocationAt the E CO Line
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.06928, -93.28159
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length776 ft (236.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,844 (2022)
Projected traffic80,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over Mississippi River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 694 over Mississippi River carry?

About 78,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 776 ft (236.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.