US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 27V44

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,204
2022 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 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2042. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 81; BNSF RR
Location1.4 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.07799, -93.37379
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

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 width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,204 (2022)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 August 2024.

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

About 52,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% 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 72 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 81; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.