US Bridges

US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT 169; 610 · Structure no. 27R18

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
462 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 30,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2039. The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesCsah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR
Location1.7 MI S of JCT 169; 610
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.10601, -93.39351
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.7 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2017)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR?

The structure is 462 ft (140.7 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Csah 81 Ramp; BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.