US Bridges

I 94 over TR 477

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NW of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 73877

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

About this bridge

I 94 over TR 477 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over TR 477 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 10,485 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesTR 477
Location1.8 MI NW of JCT TH 23
RouteInterstate 94
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.532, -94.31204
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 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
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 TR 477 built?

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

What condition is I 94 over TR 477 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 TR 477 carry?

About 10,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over TR 477?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over TR 477?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.