US Bridges

I 694 over I 35E

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the E JCT TH 694; 35E · Structure no. 62907

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
509 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over I 35E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over I 35E 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 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,500 by 2039. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 694
CrossesI 35E
LocationAt the E JCT TH 694; 35E
RouteInterstate 694
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03749, -93.06503
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2014)
Projected traffic48,500 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over I 35E built?

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

What condition is I 694 over I 35E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 694 over I 35E carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over I 35E?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over I 35E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.