US Bridges

US 169 over BNSF RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27513

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,409
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 44,409 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesBNSF RR
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95014, -93.40044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,409 (2022)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US 169 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over BNSF RR 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 US 169 over BNSF RR carry?

About 44,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.