US Bridges

US 169 over 2nd ST NE

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 27587

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,684
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over 2nd ST NE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over 2nd ST NE in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 81,684 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,000 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169
Crosses2nd ST NE
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.92796, -93.3994
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,684 (2022)
Projected traffic91,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 2nd ST NE built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over 2nd ST NE 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 2nd ST NE carry?

About 81,684 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over 2nd ST NE?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over 2nd ST NE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.