US Bridges

I 694 over Shingle Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100 · Structure no. 27926

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,654
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over Shingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 694 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 62,654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 694
CrossesShingle Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 100
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.07155, -93.30964
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,654 (2022)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 694 over Shingle Creek built?

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

What condition is I 694 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 694 over Shingle Creek carry?

About 62,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 694 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over Shingle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.