US Bridges

I 90 over Spring Water Creek

Fair

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of S D ST Line · Structure no. 91002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Spring Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Spring Water Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,110 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesSpring Water Creek
Location0.5 MI E of S D ST Line
RouteInterstate 90
CountyRock County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.60895, -96.44218
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,110 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Spring Water Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Spring Water Creek 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 90 over Spring Water Creek carry?

About 15,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Spring Water Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns I 90 over Spring Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.