US Bridges

US 169 over I 394; N-S Collector RD

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 169; 394 · Structure no. 27742

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

About this bridge

US 169 over I 394; N-S Collector RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over I 394; N-S Collector 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 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 92,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesI 394; N-S Collector RD
LocationAt the JCT TH 169; 394
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9734, -93.40058
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,300 (2022)
Projected traffic100,000 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 I 394; N-S Collector RD built?

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

What condition is US 169 over I 394; N-S Collector RD 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 I 394; N-S Collector RD carry?

About 92,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over I 394; N-S Collector RD?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over I 394; N-S Collector RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.