US Bridges

US 169 over South Frontage RD

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27740

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over South Frontage RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over South Frontage RD in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesSouth Frontage RD
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 394
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.97158, -93.40057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,300 (2022)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 South Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over South Frontage RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over South Frontage RD carry?

About 92,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over South Frontage RD?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over South Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.