US Bridges

I 694 over 50th ST N

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 82809

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,753
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over 50th ST N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over 50th ST N in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, 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 30,753 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 694
Crosses50th ST N
Location0.8 MI S of JCT TH 36
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.02099, -92.95958
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,753 (2020)
Projected traffic38,500 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 50th ST N built?

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

What condition is I 694 over 50th ST N 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 694 over 50th ST N carry?

About 30,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 694 over 50th ST N?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over 50th ST N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.