US Bridges

I 94 over Cp Rail Line

Fair

Douglas County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 29 · Structure no. 21816

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Cp Rail Line is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Cp Rail Line in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,360 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCp Rail Line
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 29
RouteInterstate 94
CountyDouglas County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.83766, -95.36663
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,360 (2022)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Cp Rail Line built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Cp Rail Line 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Cp Rail Line carry?

About 8,360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Cp Rail Line?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Cp Rail Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.