US Bridges

I 94 over Shingle Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27909

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Shingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 94 over Shingle Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 13,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesI 94
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.07149, -93.30966
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,872 (2022)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I 94 over Shingle Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 13,872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Shingle Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.