US Bridges

US 169 over 85 Ave N

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT 169; 610 · Structure no. 27R21

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,585
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over 85 Ave N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over 85 Ave N 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 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 30,585 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
Crosses85 Ave N
Location1.5 MI S of JCT 169; 610
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.10899, -93.39143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,585 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 85 Ave N built?

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

What condition is US 169 over 85 Ave N 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over 85 Ave N carry?

About 30,585 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over 85 Ave N?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over 85 Ave N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.