US Bridges

I 94 over BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 62875

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
721 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
77,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 77,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,500 by 2039. The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesBNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn
Location0.2 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteInterstate 94
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9541, -93.07954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length721 ft (219.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,500 (2016)
Projected traffic77,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn 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 BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn carry?

About 77,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn?

The structure is 721 ft (219.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over BNSF Rr; 5th; 6th Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.