US Bridges

US 169 over US 10

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 02059

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over US 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over US 10 in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,320 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesUS 10
LocationAt JCT TH 10
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.20502, -93.38991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2019)
Projected traffic33,320 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over US 10 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over US 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over US 10 carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over US 10?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over US 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.