I 94 over BNSF RR
Stearns County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 94 over BNSF RR in Stearns County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10,485 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 128 of the 230 inventoried bridges in Stearns County rated good (55.7%); 7 (3.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 141 ft |
| Location | 0.7 Mi NW of Jct TH23 |
| NBI structure number | 73876 |
| Condition class | Good |
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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