I 94 over Crow River
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI NW of JCT TH 101 · Structure no. 27942
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,549
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,549 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Crow River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I 94 over Crow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I 94 over Crow River carry?
About 39,549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Crow River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Crow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.