US Bridges

M 849 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT TH 62 · Structure no. 27567

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 849 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 849 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,700 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 849
CrossesUS 169
Location1.7 MI N of JCT TH 62
RouteCity Street 849
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9135, -93.4012
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2015)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 849 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 849 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M 849 over US 169 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 849 over US 169?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns M 849 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.