US Bridges

I 694 over Island Lake Channel

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62723

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over Island Lake Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 694 over Island Lake Channel in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 694
CrossesIsland Lake Channel
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 51
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.05695, -93.13444
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2019)
Projected traffic50,500 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over Island Lake Channel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over Island Lake Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 694 over Island Lake Channel carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over Island Lake Channel?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over Island Lake Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.