US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River
FairKossuth County, Iowa · 0.7 MI S of N JCT Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000032961
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,410
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 1,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 & Ia 9 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.