US Bridges

I 694 over BNSF RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the W JCT I 35E; 694 · Structure no. 62904

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over BNSF RR in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 54,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,500 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 694
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationAt the W JCT I 35E; 694
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.03707, -93.09091
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,500 (2019)
Projected traffic54,500 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 694 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over BNSF RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 694 over BNSF RR carry?

About 54,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.