US Bridges

Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 169R · Structure no. 70009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R 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 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesOr 169
CrossesCounty 101 TH 169R
LocationAt the JCT TH 169R
Coordinates44.78464, -93.4008
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 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 traffic28,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 County 101 TH 169R built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R carry?

About 15,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 169 over County 101 TH 169R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.