US 218 over I 90
FairMower County, Minnesota · At the W JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50804
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,601
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 218 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over I 90 in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 5 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 6,601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 218 over I 90 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 218 over I 90 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 US 218 over I 90 carry?
About 6,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 218 over I 90?
The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US 218 over I 90?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.