US Bridges

I 90 over Rose Creek

Poor

Mower County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI E of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 8963

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Rose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Rose Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,166 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesRose Creek
Location4.0 MI E of JCT TH 56
RouteInterstate 90
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.67358, -92.79019
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,166 (2022)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$114 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Rose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Rose Creek carry?

About 13,166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 90 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.