Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street
PoorBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 07042
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 933 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,949
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,949 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2042. The structure is 933 ft (284.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street carry?
About 22,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street?
The structure is 933 ft (284.3 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Unu 169 over Minn R UP Rr; Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.