US Bridges

I 94 over Cp Rail; City ST

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27859

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Cp Rail; City ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Cp Rail; City ST in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 57 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 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCp Rail; City ST
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 94
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96627, -93.24976
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 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 and railroad
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 Cp Rail; City ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 94 over Cp Rail; City ST 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 Cp Rail; City ST carry?

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

How long is I 94 over Cp Rail; City ST?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Cp Rail; City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.