US 169 over US 53
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 169; 53 · Structure no. 69035
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,800
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over US 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over US 53 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 years old, older 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,800 by 2037. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over US 53 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 169 over US 53 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 169 over US 53 carry?
About 18,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over US 53?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over US 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.