US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 10

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 7.6 MI NW of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 56813

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Csah 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Csah 10 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2039. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 10
Location7.6 MI NW of JCT TH 210
RouteInterstate 94
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.38374, -96.1855
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2017)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I 94 over Csah 10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Csah 10 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Csah 10?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.