US Bridges

US 169 over W 78th ST

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.15 M N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 27R28

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over W 78th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over W 78th ST 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 29,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS 169
CrossesW 78th ST
Location0.15 M N of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.86139, -93.3951
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,520 (2022)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 W 78th ST built?

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

What condition is US 169 over W 78th ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over W 78th ST carry?

About 29,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over W 78th ST?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over W 78th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.