US Bridges

I 90 over TH 263

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI E of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 46811

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over TH 263 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over TH 263 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesTH 263
Location6.3 MI E of JCT TH 4
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.68122, -94.61473
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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2039
Trucks22%
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 TH 263 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over TH 263 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 TH 263 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over TH 263?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over TH 263?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.