US Bridges

I 94 over Ped Path

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI S of JCT TH 694 · Structure no. 27810

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,402
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Ped Path is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 94 over Ped Path in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 105,402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesPed Path
Location2.4 MI S of JCT TH 694
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.03655, -93.2859
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,402 (2022)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ped Path built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Ped Path 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 Ped Path carry?

About 105,402 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Ped Path?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.