US Bridges

US 169 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 91115

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,505
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 169 over Minnehaha 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 88,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,000 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94384, -93.40013
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,505 (2022)
Projected traffic102,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Minnehaha Creek built?

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

What condition is US 169 over Minnehaha 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 2021.

How much traffic does US 169 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 88,505 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 169 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.