US Bridges

I 694 over Dnr Trail

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 36 · Structure no. 82811

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,753
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 694 over Dnr Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 694 over Dnr Trail 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 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI 694
CrossesDnr Trail
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 36
RouteInterstate 694
Coordinates45.02645, -92.96025
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Dnr Trail built?

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

What condition is I 694 over Dnr Trail 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 Dnr Trail carry?

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

How long is I 694 over Dnr Trail?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 694 over Dnr Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.