I 90 over Blue Earth River
FairFaribault County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22804
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 620 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,666
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 90 over Blue Earth River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 3,666 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2042. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 90 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 90 over Blue Earth River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 90 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 3,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I 90 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 90 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.