US Bridges

I 90 over Rock River

Fair

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT TH75 · Structure no. 67805

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Rock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Rock River in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,696 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesRock River
Location0.8 MI E of JCT TH75
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.63828, -96.19891
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,696 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Rock River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Rock River 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Rock River carry?

About 5,696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Rock River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Rock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.