US Bridges

US 169 over Coon Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI S of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 22002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Coon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Coon Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesCoon Creek
Location3.6 MI S of JCT TH 90
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.61058, -94.08726
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Coon Creek 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 Coon Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.