US Bridges

I 94 over Csah 19

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI NW of JCT TH 241 · Structure no. 86817

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Csah 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Csah 19 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesCsah 19
Location3.5 MI NW of JCT TH 241
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.24139, -93.6633
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2017)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Csah 19 built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Csah 19 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 I 94 over Csah 19 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Csah 19?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Csah 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.