US Bridges

I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8)

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27V40

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,204
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8) in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 52,204 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesW Broadway (CSAH8)
Location1.5 MI E JCT TH 169
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.07809, -93.37626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,204 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8) carry?

About 52,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over W Broadway (CSAH8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.