US Bridges

US 169 over Robarts Creek

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of JCT TH 99 · Structure no. 52018

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Robarts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Robarts Creek in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,429 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesRobarts Creek
Location3.0 MI N of JCT TH 99
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.36574, -93.96346
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,429 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Robarts Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Robarts Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over Robarts Creek carry?

About 8,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Robarts Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Robarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.