US Bridges

US 14 over TH 169

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 07023

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over TH 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over TH 169 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2039. The structure is 341 ft (104 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesTH 169
LocationAt the JCT TH 169
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.19162, -94.01685
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (104 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2019)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over TH 169 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over TH 169 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over TH 169 carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over TH 169?

The structure is 341 ft (104 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over TH 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.