US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27V43

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR 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 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2039. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 81; BNSF RR
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteInterstate 94
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.07821, -93.37383
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2017)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Csah 81; BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.