US Bridges

M 850 over US 169

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 62 · Structure no. 27B69

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 850 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 850 over US 169 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,100 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 850
CrossesUS 169
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 62
RouteCity Street 850
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89894, -93.40151
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2015)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 850 over US 169 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 850 over US 169 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does M 850 over US 169 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is M 850 over US 169?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns M 850 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.