MN 194
Carrying MN 194 over SUPERIOR ST(MSAS171)
0.2 MI N OF JCT TH 35, St. Louis, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MN 194
The MN 194 bridge in St. Louis, Minnesota carries MN 194 over SUPERIOR ST(MSAS171). It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 11,960 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MN 194 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,960 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 69840
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MN 194 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MN 194 against other structures in St. Louis and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MN 194?
MN 194 in St. Louis, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MN 194 inspected?
MN 194's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,960 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MN 194 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MN 194?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MN 194.
Who is responsible for maintaining MN 194?
Ownership is not specified for MN 194 in the NBI.
How old is MN 194 and does age affect safety?
MN 194 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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