US Bridges

Mn 610 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 610; 169 · Structure no. 27234

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,969
2022 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, 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 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 35,969 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 610
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt the JCT TH 610; 169
RouteState Highway 610
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.12998, -93.39091
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,969 (2022)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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.

What condition is Mn 610 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 610 over US 169 carry?

About 35,969 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 610 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.