US Bridges

US 169 over S Riverfront DR

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 66 · Structure no. 07029

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over S Riverfront DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over S Riverfront DR in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2039. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesS Riverfront DR
LocationAt the JCT TH 66
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.15989, -94.02036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2019)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 169 over S Riverfront DR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over S Riverfront DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over S Riverfront DR carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over S Riverfront DR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over S Riverfront DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.