US Bridges

I 94 EB over Pelican Creek

Good

Grant County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI NW of JCT TH 78 · Structure no. 26812

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 EB over Pelican Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 EB over Pelican Creek in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,274 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,725 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesI 94 EB
CrossesPelican Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of JCT TH 78
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.07715, -95.87497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,274 (2023)
Projected traffic9,725 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 EB over Pelican Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 EB over Pelican Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 EB over Pelican Creek carry?

About 14,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 94 EB over Pelican Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 EB over Pelican Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.