US Bridges

Mn 91 over I 90

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · At JCT I 90 · Structure no. 53826

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 91 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 91 over I 90 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2039. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesMn 91
CrossesI 90
LocationAt JCT I 90
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates43.64403, -95.9331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 91 over I 90 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 91 over I 90 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 91 over I 90 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 91 over I 90?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 91 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.