US Bridges

T 170 over I 90

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 5.0 MI W of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 32816

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1973 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 170 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 170 over I 90 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesT 170
CrossesI 90
Location5.0 MI W of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 170
Coordinates43.63789, -95.27492
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1973)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 170 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 170 over I 90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 170 over I 90 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 170 over I 90?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 170 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.