US Bridges

US 63 over I 90

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · At JCT I 90 · Structure no. 55822

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over I 90 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2038. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS 63
CrossesI 90
LocationAt JCT I 90
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates43.88517, -92.48803
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2018)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 63 over I 90 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over I 90 carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over I 90?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.