US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 2

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 4.1 MI NW of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73870

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Csah 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Csah 2 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 2
Location4.1 MI NW of JCT TH 23
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.55827, -94.34004
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2019)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2039
Trucks14%
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 2 built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Csah 2 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 Csah 2 carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Csah 2?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.