US Bridges

Or 169 over UP RR

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 70004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 169 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 169 over UP RR in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOr 169
CrossesUP RR
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 13
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.78561, -93.40081
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,550 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Or 169 over UP RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 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 Or 169 over UP RR carry?

About 15,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 169 over UP RR?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 169 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.