Mn 23 over I 94
FairStearns County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73861
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 308 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 23 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2039. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mn 23 over I 94 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 23 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 Mn 23 over I 94 carry?
About 8,150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Mn 23 over I 94?
The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 23 over I 94?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.