US 169 over South Anderson Lakes
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27A16
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- 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 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 46,934 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2041. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over South Anderson Lakes built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 169 over South Anderson Lakes 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 over South Anderson Lakes carry?
About 46,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% 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 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over South Anderson Lakes?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.