US Bridges

I 94 over Silver Creek

Good

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 86X12

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,908
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 94 over Silver Creek in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,908 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,502 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI 94
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT Csah 8
RouteInterstate 94
Coordinates45.36461, -93.95663
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,908 (2022)
Projected traffic40,502 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Silver Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 94 over Silver Creek carry?

About 43,908 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 94 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.