US Bridges

I 90 over South Creek

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI E of JCT TH 262 · Structure no. 91136

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over South Creek 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 8,111 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesSouth Creek
Location3.6 MI E of JCT TH 262
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.66627, -94.27756
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,111 (2022)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 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 South Creek built?

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

What condition is I 90 over South 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over South Creek carry?

About 8,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over South Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 90 over South Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.