US Bridges

I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65)

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62825

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 694
CrossesWhite Bear Ave (csah 65)
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 61
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.03747, -93.01772
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2017)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$503 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65) carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over White Bear Ave (csah 65)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.