I 94 over Sauk River
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI NW of Melrose · Structure no. 6897
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,250
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over Sauk River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,350 by 2037. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over Sauk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over Sauk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 94 over Sauk River carry?
About 14,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over Sauk River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over Sauk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.