US Bridges

I 94 over TH 252 SB

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27805

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,183
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over TH 252 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 252 SB in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 61 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,183 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesTH 252 SB
Location0.3 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.06702, -93.28616
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,183 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 TH 252 SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I 94 over TH 252 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over TH 252 SB carry?

About 23,183 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TH 252 SB?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TH 252 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.