US Bridges

T 209 over I 94

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI W of JCT TH 25 · Structure no. 86815

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 209 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 209 over I 94 in Wright 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2029. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesT 209
CrossesI 94
Location3.0 MI W of JCT TH 25
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyWright County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.32525, -93.84772
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (1992)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 T 209 over I 94 built?

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

What condition is T 209 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 209 over I 94 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 209 over I 94?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 209 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.