US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 21

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 9.0 MI NW of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 56812

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Csah 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Csah 21 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 59 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 6,612 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 21
Location9.0 MI NW of JCT TH 210
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates46.39884, -96.19784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,612 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 94 over Csah 21 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I 94 over Csah 21 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Csah 21 carry?

About 6,612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Csah 21?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.