US Bridges

I 94 over TH 95

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 82849

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over TH 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 95 in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2039. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesTH 95
LocationAt the JCT TH 95
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates44.96206, -92.77335
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2017)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 94 over TH 95 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TH 95?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TH 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.