US Bridges

I 90 EB over Cedar River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of W JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50812

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,649
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 EB over Cedar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 EB over Cedar River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,649 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,440 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesI 90 EB
CrossesCedar River
Location0.8 MI E of W JCT TH 218
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.68049, -92.97485
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,649 (2021)
Projected traffic14,440 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 EB over Cedar River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 EB over Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 EB over Cedar River carry?

About 11,649 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 90 EB over Cedar River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 EB over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.