US Bridges

Csah 65 over I 94

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 237 · Structure no. 73812

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 65 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 65 over I 94 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2037. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 65
CrossesI 94
LocationAt JCT TH 237
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates45.66456, -94.75226
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2037
Trucks11%
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 Csah 65 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 65 over I 94 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 Csah 65 over I 94 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Csah 65 over I 94?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 65 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.