US Bridges

US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 112 · Structure no. 40008

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2034. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesUS 169 Ramps; UP RR
LocationAt JCT TH 112
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyLe Sueur County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.4818, -93.89851
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2014)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2034
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over US 169 Ramps; UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.