I 94 over Sauk River
Stearns County, Minnesota · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 94 over Sauk River in Stearns 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 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,608 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 95 of the 230 inventoried bridges in Stearns County rated fair (41.3%); 7 (3.0%) 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 June 2024, 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 | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 143 ft |
| Location | 0.8 Mi SE of Jct Th 71 |
| NBI structure number | 73805 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stearns County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 94 over Neenah Creek | 1976 | 42,000 | Fair |
| I 94 over Co Ditch # 14 | 1976 | 42,000 | Good |
| I 94 over Clearwater River | 1971 | 38,243 | Fair |
| I 94 over St Augusta Creek | 1973 | 38,243 | Fair |
| Mn 23 over Mississippi R and St | 2008 | 33,071 | Fair |
| Mn 23 over 10 Ave | 2009 | 31,889 | Fair |
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