US Bridges

I 94 over Hemlock LN (csah 61)

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27V42

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,553
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Hemlock LN (csah 61) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Hemlock LN (csah 61) 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 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 54,553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesHemlock LN (csah 61)
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.08951, -93.43143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,553 (2022)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hemlock LN (csah 61) built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Hemlock LN (csah 61) 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 Hemlock LN (csah 61) carry?

About 54,553 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Hemlock LN (csah 61)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Hemlock LN (csah 61)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.