US Bridges

Mn 101 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At W JCT TH 101; 94 · Structure no. 27945

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,417
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 101 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 101 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 49,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 107 ft wide.

CarriesMn 101
CrossesI 94
LocationAt W JCT TH 101; 94
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates45.19486, -93.55248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,417 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 101 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Mn 101 over I 94 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 Mn 101 over I 94 carry?

About 49,417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 101 over I 94?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 101 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.