US Bridges

I 94 over Johnson Pkwy

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 62862

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109,512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Johnson Pkwy is a concrete frame carrying I 94 over Johnson Pkwy in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 109,512 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,000 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesJohnson Pkwy
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 61
RouteInterstate 94
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95214, -93.04922
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.9 m)
Roadway width163 ft (49.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,512 (2022)
Projected traffic124,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Johnson Pkwy built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Johnson Pkwy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Johnson Pkwy carry?

About 109,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Johnson Pkwy?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Johnson Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.