US Bridges

I 94 over CR 184

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NW of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 73820

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over CR 184 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over CR 184 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 5 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCR 184
Location1.7 MI NW of JCT TH 71
RouteInterstate 94
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.73806, -94.97876
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2019)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over CR 184 built?

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

What condition is I 94 over CR 184 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over CR 184 carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over CR 184?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over CR 184?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.