US Bridges

I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT TH 25 · Structure no. 86819

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2039. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesBroadway; BNSF RR
Location1.9 MI E of JCT TH 25
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.28987, -93.76225
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Broadway; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Broadway; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.