US Bridges

I 94 over S Br Two Rivers

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 238 · Structure no. 8849

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over S Br Two Rivers is a concrete culvert carrying I 94 over S Br Two Rivers in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesS Br Two Rivers
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 238
RouteInterstate 94
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.6235, -94.56576
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2019)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over S Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over S Br Two Rivers 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over S Br Two Rivers carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over S Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 94 over S Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.