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Hennepin County, MN · Structure #9893

I 94

I 94 in 1.2 MI SE Of JCT Th 55, Hennepin County, Minnesota received a condition grade of B (60/100). Built in 1962, the bridge carries 141K vehicles daily on I 94 over Franklin Terrace.

I 94 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 60/100. 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 1962 and is now 64 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 94 carries an average daily traffic count of 141,184 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Franklin Terrace. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
60/100
60
Condition Score
141K
Daily Traffic
1962
Year Built
36.2m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I 94
Crosses Over
Franklin Terrace
State
Minnesota
County
Hennepin County
Location
1.2 MI SE Of JCT Th 55
Year Built
1962
Reconstructed
1994
Age
64 years
Daily Traffic
141,184
Lanes
8
Length
36.2 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
9893

About This Bridge

I 94 is a 64-year-old bridge located 1.2 MI SE Of JCT Th 55 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 94 over Franklin Terrace with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 141K vehicles per day. Built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, the structure spans 36.2 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (60/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.2 MI SE Of JCT Th 55, Hennepin County, Minnesota

44.964786, -93.228897

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Frequently Asked Questions

I 94 has a Condition Score of 60/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I 94 was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, making it 64 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I 94 carries approximately 141K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 36.2 meters long and located on I 94 in 1.2 MI SE Of JCT Th 55, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

No, I 94 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 94 is located 1.2 MI SE Of JCT Th 55 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The bridge carries I 94 over Franklin Terrace. Its coordinates are 44.964786, -93.228897. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I 94 carries I 94 over Franklin Terrace. The bridge is 36.2 meters long and was built in 1962, with reconstruction in 1994.

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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.