US Bridges

I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI W of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 22815

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,754 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth R
Location3.1 MI W of JCT TH 22
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.64924, -93.79079
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,754 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R 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 I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R carry?

About 3,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.