US Bridges

Mn 24 over I 94

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 24; 94 · Structure no. 86807

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 24 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 24 over I 94 in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,289 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2042. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 24
CrossesI 94
LocationAt JCT TH 24; 94
RouteState Highway 24
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.41201, -94.05754
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,289 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Mn 24 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 24 over I 94 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 Mn 24 over I 94 carry?

About 14,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 24 over I 94?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 24 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.