US Bridges

I 694 over I 35W

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 694; 35W · Structure no. 9602

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,189
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over I 35W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over I 35W in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 59,189 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,500 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 694
CrossesI 35W
LocationAt the JCT TH 694; 35W
RouteInterstate 694
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.06699, -93.186
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.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,189 (2022)
Projected traffic60,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over I 35W built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 694 over I 35W 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 July 2023.

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

About 59,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over I 35W?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over I 35W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.