US Bridges

Mn 210 over I 94

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI NW of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 56806

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over I 94 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 210
CrossesI 94
Location3.8 MI NW of JCT TH 59
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.24899, -96.0718
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 210 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 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 Mn 210 over I 94 carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over I 94?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.