US Bridges

M 30 over US 169

Fair

Itasca County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI NE of E JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 31004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 30 over US 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 30 over US 169 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,600 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesM 30
CrossesUS 169
Location6.0 MI NE of E JCT TH 2
RouteCity Street 30
CountyItasca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.28965, -93.42769
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2017)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was M 30 over US 169 built?

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

What condition is M 30 over US 169 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 M 30 over US 169 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is M 30 over US 169?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns M 30 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.