US Bridges

US 169 over I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 169; 94 · Structure no. 27V01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2039. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 169
CrossesI 94
LocationAt the JCT of TH 169; 94
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates45.08311, -93.40232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2016)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 I 94 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over I 94 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 I 94 carry?

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over I 94?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.