US Bridges

I 94 over Latoka Lake

Good

Douglas County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 27 · Structure no. 21830

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,543
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Latoka Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Latoka Lake in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,543 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesLatoka Lake
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 27
RouteInterstate 94
CountyDouglas County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.86467, -95.43587
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,543 (2021)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Latoka Lake built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Latoka Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Latoka Lake carry?

About 9,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Latoka Lake?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Latoka Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.