US Bridges

I 94 over Broadway St; BNSF RR

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT TH 25 · Structure no. 86820

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Broadway St; BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Broadway St; 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 28,642 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesBroadway St; BNSF RR
Location1.9 MI E of JCT TH 25
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.28938, -93.76188
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,642 (2021)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
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 St; BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is I 94 over Broadway St; 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 St; BNSF RR carry?

About 28,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Broadway St; BNSF RR?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Broadway St; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.