I 94 over TH 15
FairStearns County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 73855
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 94 over TH 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TH 15 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 5 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2039. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 94 over TH 15 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 94 over TH 15 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 I 94 over TH 15 carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I 94 over TH 15?
The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I 94 over TH 15?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.