US Bridges

I 90 over Center Creek

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 46835

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Center Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Center Creek 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesCenter Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 15
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.67328, -94.42446
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Center Creek built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Center Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over Center Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Center Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Center Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.