US Bridges

Csah 37 over I 94

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI NW of E CO Line · Structure no. 86811

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 37 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 37 over I 94 in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 11,251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,100 by 2042. The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 37
CrossesI 94
Location3.3 MI NW of E CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates45.23779, -93.6486
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,251 (2022)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Csah 37 over I 94 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 37 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 37 over I 94 carry?

About 11,251 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 37 over I 94?

The structure is 334 ft (101.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 37 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.