US Bridges

T 94 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 96445

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 94 over Vermillion River is a concrete culvert carrying T 94 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 94
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 94
Coordinates44.60888, -93.24721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (1996)
Projected traffic115 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 94 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 94 over Vermillion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does T 94 over Vermillion River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is T 94 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 94 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.