US Bridges

I 694 over UP RR

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 82805

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over UP RR in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 6 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 39,769 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 694
CrossesUP RR
Location3.0 MI N of JCT TH 94
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates44.9933, -92.96049
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,769 (2022)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$489 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 694 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 694 over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 39,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over UP RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.