I 94 over Rice Lake Channel
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI NW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27967
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Rice Lake Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Rice Lake Channel in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 77 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Rice Lake Channel built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I 94 over Rice Lake Channel 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 Rice Lake Channel carry?
About 56,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Rice Lake Channel?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Rice Lake Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.