US Bridges

Con 5778 over I 94

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI NW of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 73818

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5778 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5778 over I 94 in Stearns 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 561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesCon 5778
CrossesI 94
Location2.4 MI NW of JCT TH 71
RouteInterstate 5778
Coordinates45.74554, -94.98658
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Con 5778 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Con 5778 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 Con 5778 over I 94 carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 5778 over I 94?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5778 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.