US Bridges

I 90 over US 169

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22826

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,666
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 90 over US 169 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 3,666 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt the JCT TH 169
RouteInterstate 90
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.65986, -94.0975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length373 ft (113.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,666 (2022)
Projected traffic4,450 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 90 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over US 169 carry?

About 3,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over US 169?

The structure is 373 ft (113.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 90 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.