US Bridges

Csah 136 over I 94

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73852

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 136 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 136 over I 94 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,450 by 2039. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 136
CrossesI 94
Location2.0 MI E of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates45.49869, -94.19893
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2017)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Csah 136 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 136 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 136 over I 94 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 136 over I 94?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 136 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.