US Bridges

I 94 over TH 55; Ramps

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 55; 94 · Structure no. 27855

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
609 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
127,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over TH 55; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 55; Ramps in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 127,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,000 by 2042. The structure is 609 ft (185.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesTH 55; Ramps
LocationAt the JCT TH 55; 94
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.96609, -93.25229
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length609 ft (185.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,065 (2022)
Projected traffic121,000 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 TH 55; Ramps built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 94 over TH 55; Ramps 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over TH 55; Ramps carry?

About 127,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TH 55; Ramps?

The structure is 609 ft (185.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TH 55; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.