US Bridges

I 694 over BNSF RR

Good

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the W JCT I 694; 35E · Structure no. 62914

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,084
2022 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 62,084 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,500 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 694
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationAt the W JCT I 694; 35E
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.03698, -93.0915
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,084 (2022)
Projected traffic54,500 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 62,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.