US Bridges

US 169 over Csah 61

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI NE of E JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 31003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Csah 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Csah 61 in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesCsah 61
Location5.7 MI NE of E JCT TH 2
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates47.28686, -93.43172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2019)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$885 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Csah 61 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Csah 61 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over Csah 61 carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Csah 61?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Csah 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.