US Bridges

I 94 over Franklin Terrace

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 9893

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Franklin Terrace is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 94 over Franklin Terrace in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,000 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesFranklin Terrace
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT TH 55
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.96479, -93.2289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,184 (2022)
Projected traffic156,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Franklin Terrace built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I 94 over Franklin Terrace 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Franklin Terrace carry?

About 141,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Franklin Terrace?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Franklin Terrace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.