US Bridges

I 394 over Dunwoody Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI West of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27831

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,738 ft
50 main spans
Daily traffic
116,536
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 394 over Dunwoody Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 394 over Dunwoody Blvd in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 116,536 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,000 by 2042. The structure is 2,738 ft (834.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 394
CrossesDunwoody Blvd
Location0.5 MI West of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 394
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97264, -93.2945
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans50
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,738 ft (834.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,536 (2022)
Projected traffic101,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 394 over Dunwoody Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 394 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 394 over Dunwoody Blvd carry?

About 116,536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 394 over Dunwoody Blvd?

The structure is 2,738 ft (834.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I 394 over Dunwoody Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.