US Bridges

I 90 over 6th ST NE

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of E JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 9178

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,340
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over 6th ST NE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over 6th ST NE in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,150 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
Crosses6th ST NE
Location1.3 MI W of E JCT TH 218
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.68079, -92.96727
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,340 (2021)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over 6th ST NE built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over 6th ST NE 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 6th ST NE carry?

About 9,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over 6th ST NE?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over 6th ST NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.