US Bridges

Mn 19 over US 169

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 19; 169 · Structure no. 40007

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 19 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 19 over US 169 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,176 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2042. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 19
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt JCT TH 19; 169
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLe Sueur County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.54307, -93.84949
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2022)
Projected traffic2,150 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Mn 19 over US 169 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 19 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 19 over US 169 carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 19 over US 169?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 19 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.