I 394
I 394 in 1.7 MI E Of JCT Th 100, Hennepin County, Minnesota received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1987, the bridge carries 131K vehicles daily on I 394 over Bnsf RR; Up RR.
I 394 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 70/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1987, making it 39 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I 394 carries an average daily traffic count of 131,000 vehicles, with 2 lane(s) crossing Bnsf RR; Up RR. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 394 is a 39-year-old bridge located 1.7 MI E Of JCT Th 100 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 394 over Bnsf RR; Up RR with 2 traffic lanes, handling approximately 131K vehicles per day. Built in 1987, the structure spans 271.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I 394 has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 394 was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 394 carries approximately 131K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 2 traffic lanes. It is 271.4 meters long and located on I 394 in 1.7 MI E Of JCT Th 100, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
No, I 394 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I 394 is located 1.7 MI E Of JCT Th 100 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 394 over Bnsf RR; Up RR. Its coordinates are 44.969786, -93.303725. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 394 carries I 394 over Bnsf RR; Up RR. The bridge is 271.4 meters long and was built in 1987.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.