US Bridges

I 94 over TH 280 SB

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 94; 280 · Structure no. 62812

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over TH 280 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 280 SB 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,000 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesTH 280 SB
LocationAt the JCT TH 94; 280
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.96022, -93.20151
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.
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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,000 (2019)
Projected traffic86,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over TH 280 SB built?

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

What condition is I 94 over TH 280 SB 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 TH 280 SB carry?

About 86,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TH 280 SB?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TH 280 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.