I 694 over Mississippi River
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · At E CO Line · Structure no. 9321
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 776 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 694 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over Mississippi River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 81,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,500 by 2039. The structure is 776 ft (236.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 694 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 694 over Mississippi River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I 694 over Mississippi River carry?
About 81,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 694 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 776 ft (236.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I 694 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.