US Bridges

I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 5.1 MI W of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 91217

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location5.1 MI W of JCT TH 4
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.65295, -94.83252
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2016)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2036
Trucks15%
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 E Fk Des Moines River built?

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

What condition is I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.