US Bridges

US 169 over Csah 31

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 48010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Csah 31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Csah 31 in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesCsah 31
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 95
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates45.56995, -93.59821
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,973 (2022)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Csah 31 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Csah 31 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over Csah 31 carry?

About 7,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Csah 31?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Csah 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.