CR 143 over I 94
FairStearns County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI SE of JCT CR145 · Structure no. 73842
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 366 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 143 over I 94 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 143 over I 94 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2039. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 143 over I 94 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is CR 143 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does CR 143 over I 94 carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is CR 143 over I 94?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 143 over I 94?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.