US Bridges

US 169 over Bassett Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 91112

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82,108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Bassett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 169 over Bassett Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 82,108 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesBassett Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97954, -93.40058
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,108 (2022)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Bassett Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Bassett Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Bassett Creek carry?

About 82,108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Bassett Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US 169 over Bassett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.