US Bridges

US 169 over UP RR

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 21 · Structure no. 6803

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over UP RR in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2036. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 21
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.67376, -93.62756
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2016)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$166 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over UP RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over UP RR carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over UP RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.