US Bridges

US 169 over Stream

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 10.8 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 97755

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,084
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 169 over Stream 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 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 3,084 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesStream
Location10.8 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.04518, -94.17236
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,084 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over Stream carry?

About 3,084 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 169 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.