US Bridges

Or 169 over UP RR

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 70006

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 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 1991, so it is 34 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 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 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
Coordinates44.78573, -93.40176
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 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 traffic3,950 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 1991, making it 34 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 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 169 over UP RR?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 169 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.