US Bridges

US 169 over Washington Ave

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.09 MI S of JCT TH494 · Structure no. 27R26

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Washington Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Washington Ave 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesWashington Ave
Location0.09 MI S of JCT TH494
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85796, -93.39379
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,934 (2021)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Washington Ave built?

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

What condition is US 169 over Washington Ave 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Washington Ave carry?

About 46,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Washington Ave?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Washington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.