US Bridges

I 94 over Neenah Creek

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 91388

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Neenah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 94 over Neenah Creek 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 6 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesNeenah Creek
Location1.6 MI E of JCT TH 15
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.4986, -94.20711
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,000 (2017)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2037
Trucks12%
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 Neenah Creek built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Neenah Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Neenah Creek carry?

About 42,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Neenah Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns I 94 over Neenah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.