US Bridges

US 169 over UP RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 27539

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,980
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over UP RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 80,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,000 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesUP RR
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99183, -93.40077
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,980 (2022)
Projected traffic86,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 169 over UP 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 UP RR carry?

About 80,980 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over UP RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.