US Bridges

Mn 210 over I 94

Poor

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 9697

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 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 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesMn 210
CrossesI 94
LocationAt JCT TH 210
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.28939, -96.12092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Mn 210 over I 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over I 94 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over I 94?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.