US Bridges

Mn 95 over I 94

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · 4.8 MI E of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 82846

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,690
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 95 over I 94 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 14,690 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2039. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 95
CrossesI 94
Location4.8 MI E of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWashington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94844, -92.86254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,690 (2019)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mn 95 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 95 over I 94 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 Mn 95 over I 94 carry?

About 14,690 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over I 94?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.