US Bridges

I 90 over Twp 318

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 46803

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Twp 318 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Twp 318 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2036. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesTwp 318
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 4
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.66471, -94.73525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2016)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Twp 318 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Twp 318 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Twp 318 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Twp 318?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Twp 318?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.