I 94 over Otvrr
PoorClay County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 14810
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,148
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Otvrr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Otvrr in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,148 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Otvrr built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over Otvrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I 94 over Otvrr carry?
About 8,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Otvrr?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Otvrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.