US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 75

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 4.3 MI SE of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73853

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Csah 75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Csah 75 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 22,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,750 by 2039. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 75
Location4.3 MI SE of JCT TH 15
RouteInterstate 94
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.49233, -94.15151
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.6 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,750 (2017)
Projected traffic22,750 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Csah 75 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Csah 75 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 Csah 75 carry?

About 22,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Csah 75?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.