US Bridges

Mn 610 over US 169

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 610; 169 · Structure no. 27233

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 610 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 610 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2039. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 610
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt the JCT TH 610; 169
RouteState Highway 610
Coordinates45.13031, -93.39096
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 610 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Mn 610 over US 169 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 610 over US 169 carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 610 over US 169?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 610 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.