I 90 over Th 71
Jackson County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 90 over Th 71 in Jackson County, Minnesota, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 181 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (29.8%); 4 (2.2%) 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 September 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 307 ft |
| Location | at Jct Th 71 |
| NBI structure number | 32811 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 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 Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 90 over Middlestadt Creek | 1973 | 8,800 | Fair |
| US 71 over Des Moines River | 2015 | 6,700 | Good |
| Mn 60 over Stream | 1999 | 6,300 | Good |
| Mn 60 over Duck Lake Outlet | 2001 | 6,100 | Good |
| I 90 over Des Moines R; Rd | 1971 | 3,409 | Fair |
| I 90 over Des Moines R; Rd | 1971 | 3,409 | Fair |
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