US Bridges

I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 252; 694 · Structure no. 27891

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 45 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 157,688 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,000 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 694
CrossesTH 252; SB Off Ramp
LocationAt the JCT TH 252; 694
RouteInterstate 694
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06948, -93.28602
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width154 ft (47 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157,688 (2022)
Projected traffic161,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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$390 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I 694 over TH 252; SB Off 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp carry?

About 157,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over TH 252; SB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.