I 94 over Otvr
FairOtter Tail County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 9695
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,156
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Otvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Otvr in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 64 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 8,156 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Otvr built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I 94 over Otvr 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 I 94 over Otvr carry?
About 8,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Otvr?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Otvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.