US Bridges

Mn 7 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 7; 169 · Structure no. 27033

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over US 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 7 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 7
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt the JCT TH 7; 169
RouteState Highway 7
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93451, -93.39684
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2019)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mn 7 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over US 169 carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over US 169?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 7 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.