US Bridges

US 169 over I 494

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 169; 494 · Structure no. 27V04

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over I 494 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over I 494 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 46,934 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesI 494
LocationAt the JCT TH 169; 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.85946, -93.39437
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,934 (2021)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 494 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over I 494 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over I 494 carry?

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

How long is US 169 over I 494?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over I 494?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.