US 169 over Blue Earth River
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 66 · Structure no. 07040
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 416 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,762
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Blue Earth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Blue Earth River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,762 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2042. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 11,762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.