US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27624B
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,855 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,327
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 48,327 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2042. The structure is 5,855 ft (1,784.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River carry?
About 48,327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River?
The structure is 5,855 ft (1,784.7 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Mn Valley Trail;mn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.