US Bridges

CR 221 over I 90

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 13.3 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22813

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 221 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 221 over I 90 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 221
CrossesI 90
Location13.3 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 221
Coordinates43.65217, -93.84792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 221 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 221 over I 90 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 221 over I 90 carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 221 over I 90?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 221 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.