US Bridges

Mn 95 over US 169

Fair

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 95 · Structure no. 48013

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 95 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 95 over US 169 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2038. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 95
CrossesUS 169
LocationAt the JCT TH 95
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMille Lacs County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.57733, -93.59968
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2018)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 95 over US 169 built?

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

What condition is Mn 95 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 95 over US 169 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 95 over US 169?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 95 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.