US Bridges

CR 186 over I 94

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 73806

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 186 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 186 over I 94 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 186
CrossesI 94
Location1.4 MI SE of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 186
Coordinates45.71243, -94.92819
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2009)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 186 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 186 over I 94 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 186 over I 94 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 186 over I 94?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 186 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.