US Bridges

T 891 over I 94

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 12.7MI NW of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 56805

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58
1971 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 891 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 891 over I 94 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2029. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesT 891
CrossesI 94
Location12.7MI NW of JCT TH 210
RouteCounty Highway 891
Coordinates46.44182, -96.23728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (1971)
Projected traffic58 by 2029
Trucks—
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 T 891 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 891 over I 94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 891 over I 94 carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 891 over I 94?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 891 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.