US Bridges

I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 9350

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,001 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
141,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 141,184 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesMiss R Ramp W River RD
Location1.3 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.96617, -93.22594
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,001 ft (305.2 m)
Longest span340 ft (103.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,184 (2022)
Projected traffic156,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD carry?

About 141,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.2 m) long with a longest span of 340 ft (103.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Miss R Ramp W River RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.