US Bridges

Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27857

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,504
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp is a concrete frame carrying Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp 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 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 58,504 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 450 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 55
CrossesI 94 WB on Ramp
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates44.96547, -93.25168
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width450 ft (137.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,504 (2021)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp 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 Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp carry?

About 58,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 450 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 55 over I 94 WB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.