US Bridges

US 169 over US 169 Ramp

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 52012

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,741
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over US 169 Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over US 169 Ramp in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 23,741 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesUS 169
CrossesUS 169 Ramp
Location2.2 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.16723, -94.01362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,741 (2022)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over US 169 Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over US 169 Ramp carry?

About 23,741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over US 169 Ramp?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over US 169 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.