US Bridges

Mn 22 over I 90

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 22 · Structure no. 22814

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 22 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 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 22
CrossesI 90
LocationAt the JCT of TH 22
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates43.65796, -93.7283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mn 22 over I 90 built?

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

What condition is Mn 22 over I 90 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 22 over I 90 carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over I 90?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 22 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.