US Bridges

Mn 264 over I 90

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · At Nobles-Jackson CO Lin · Structure no. 53822

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 264 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 264 over I 90 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 596 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2041. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesMn 264
CrossesI 90
LocationAt Nobles-Jackson CO Lin
RouteState Highway 264
Coordinates43.63802, -95.45393
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2021)
Projected traffic465 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mn 264 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 264 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 264 over I 90 carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mn 264 over I 90?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 264 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.