US Bridges

US 169 over Off Ramp from US 169

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 66 · Structure no. 07041

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Off Ramp from US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Off Ramp from US 169 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 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 23,523 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,200 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesOff Ramp from US 169
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 66
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.15689, -94.0278
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,523 (2022)
Projected traffic22,200 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Off Ramp from US 169 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Off Ramp from US 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Off Ramp from US 169 carry?

About 23,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Off Ramp from US 169?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Off Ramp from US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.