US Bridges

I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 280; 94 · Structure no. 62808

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 86,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,000 by 2039. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesTH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp
LocationAt JCT TH 280; 94
RouteInterstate 94
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96043, -93.20275
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2017)
Projected traffic86,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$900 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp 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 TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TH280 Nb; SB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.