US 169 over Elm Creek
GoodHennepin County, Minnesota · 7.6 MI N of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27W36
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Elm Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Elm Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 over Elm Creek carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.