US Bridges

US 169 over South Anderson Lakes

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27A15

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
672 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
46,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over South Anderson Lakes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over South Anderson Lakes in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 46,934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2041. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesSouth Anderson Lakes
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.84563, -93.39843
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,934 (2021)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over South Anderson Lakes built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over South Anderson Lakes 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over South Anderson Lakes carry?

About 46,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over South Anderson Lakes?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over South Anderson Lakes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.