US Bridges

Mn 109 over I 90

Poor

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 3.9 E of County Line · Structure no. 24810

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 109 over I 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 109 over I 90 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,126 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesMn 109
CrossesI 90
Location3.9 E of County Line
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates43.66619, -93.57751
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,126 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 109 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 109 over I 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 109 over I 90 carry?

About 3,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mn 109 over I 90?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 109 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.