US Bridges

US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; RR

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27586

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,061 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
79,153
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 79,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,061 ft (323.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesExcelsior 3rd St; RR
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92312, -93.40167
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,061 ft (323.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,153 (2022)
Projected traffic89,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; 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 Excelsior 3rd St; RR carry?

About 79,153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; RR?

The structure is 1,061 ft (323.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Excelsior 3rd St; RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.