US Bridges

I 94 over BNSF RR

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI NW of JCT TH23 · Structure no. 73876

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over BNSF RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,485 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.7 MI NW of JCT TH23
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.52158, -94.29422
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,485 (2021)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2041
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$476 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is I 94 over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over BNSF RR carry?

About 10,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.