US 169 over Mine RD
FairItasca County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI W of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 31020
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Mine RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Mine RD in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Mine RD built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Mine RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 169 over Mine RD carry?
About 3,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Mine RD?
The structure is 258 ft (78.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Mine RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.