US Bridges

TH 94 over Cp Railway

Good

Douglas County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 29 · Structure no. 21831

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,932
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH 94 over Cp Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH 94 over Cp Railway in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8,932 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,835 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesTH 94
CrossesCp Railway
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 29
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.83788, -95.36664
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,932 (2023)
Projected traffic12,835 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TH 94 over Cp Railway built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH 94 over Cp Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TH 94 over Cp Railway carry?

About 8,932 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is TH 94 over Cp Railway?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns TH 94 over Cp Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.