US Bridges

I 94 over Fairview Avenue

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 51 · Structure no. 62847

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
134,387
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Fairview Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 94 over Fairview Avenue 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 134,387 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,000 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesFairview Avenue
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 51
RouteInterstate 94
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95177, -93.17677
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,387 (2021)
Projected traffic167,000 by 2041
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$217 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Fairview Avenue built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Fairview Avenue 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 Fairview Avenue carry?

About 134,387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Fairview Avenue?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Fairview Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.