US Bridges

I 90 over Rush Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 6.2 MI W of W JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 85823

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
425 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over Rush Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,684 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 90
CrossesRush Creek
Location6.2 MI W of W JCT TH 43
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates43.93272, -91.86149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,684 (2022)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 90 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Rush 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Rush Creek carry?

About 8,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.