I 94 over Red River;str
FairClay County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 9066
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,299 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,455
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Red River;str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Red River;str in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 67 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 34,455 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,299 ft (396 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Red River;str built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I 94 over Red River;str 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I 94 over Red River;str carry?
About 34,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Red River;str?
The structure is 1,299 ft (396 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Red River;str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.