US Bridges

US 169 over North Anderson Lakes

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27A18

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

About this bridge

US 169 over North Anderson Lakes is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over North 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 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 433 ft (132 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesNorth Anderson Lakes
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85273, -93.39632
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,934 (2021)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 North Anderson Lakes built?

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

What condition is US 169 over North 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 North Anderson Lakes carry?

About 46,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over North Anderson Lakes?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over North Anderson Lakes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.