US Bridges

US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27531

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 88,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesMinnetonka Blvd
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94606, -93.40054
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,505 (2022)
Projected traffic102,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd 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 Minnetonka Blvd carry?

About 88,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Minnetonka Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.