Mn 22 over I 90
Faribault County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mn 22 over I 90 in Faribault County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 961 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 97 of the 226 inventoried bridges in Faribault County rated fair (42.9%); 8 (3.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 327 ft |
| Location | at the Jct of Th 22 |
| NBI structure number | 22814 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Faribault County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 90 over E Fk Blue Earth River | 1977 | 7,508 | Fair |
| I 90 over Co Ditch # 9 | 1975 | 7,448 | Fair |
| I 90 over Co Ditch # 5 | 1975 | 7,162 | Fair |
| I 90 over Co Ditch # 5 | 1975 | 7,162 | Fair |
| I 90 over US 169 | 1976 | 4,450 | Fair |
| US 169 over E Fk Blue Earth River | 1976 | 3,995 | Fair |
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