US Bridges

Csah 6 over I 94

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73860

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 6 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 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 6
CrossesI 94
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.50179, -94.26721
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 6 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is Csah 6 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 6 over I 94 carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Csah 6 over I 94?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 6 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.