US Bridges

I 94 over Ashley Creek

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI NW of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 73821

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Ashley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 94 over Ashley Creek 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesAshley Creek
Location5.5 MI NW of JCT TH 71
RouteInterstate 94
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.7701, -95.04233
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2019)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Ashley Creek built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Ashley Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Ashley Creek carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns I 94 over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.