US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 11.0 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 07032
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 359 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,084
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 3,084 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr carry?
About 3,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Madison St;watonwan Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.