US Bridges

I 94 over Hoboken Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NW of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 91023

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Hoboken Creek is a steel culvert carrying I 94 over Hoboken Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,800 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesHoboken Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of JCT TH 71
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.73882, -94.97939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2019)
Projected traffic20,800 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Hoboken Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Hoboken Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Hoboken Creek carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Hoboken Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns I 94 over Hoboken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.