US Bridges

I 94 over Cedar Ave

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27863

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Cedar Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Cedar Ave in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 59 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 133,013 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,000 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCedar Ave
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 94
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96579, -93.24726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width113 ft (34.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,013 (2022)
Projected traffic147,000 by 2042
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 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 Cedar Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 94 over Cedar Ave 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 Cedar Ave carry?

About 133,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Cedar Ave?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Cedar Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.