US Bridges

I 94 over Shingle Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27925

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2019 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 1964, so it is 61 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesI 94
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.07179, -93.30953
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33 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 width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2019)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2039
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Shingle Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

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 64,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% 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 74 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.