I 94 over TH 238
FairStearns County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 238(ALBANY · Structure no. 73850
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,789
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over TH 238 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 238 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,789 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over TH 238 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over TH 238 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 TH 238 carry?
About 12,789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over TH 238?
The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over TH 238?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.