US Bridges

US 169 over US 212; TH 62

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At JCT of TH 169 212; 62 · Structure no. 27080

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,043
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over US 212; TH 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over US 212; TH 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,043 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 169
CrossesUS 212; TH 62
LocationAt JCT of TH 169 212; 62
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.89074, -93.39929
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,043 (2022)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 169 over US 212; TH 62 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 169 over US 212; TH 62 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over US 212; TH 62 carry?

About 41,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over US 212; TH 62?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over US 212; TH 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.