US Bridges

CR 79 over US 169

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 3.4 MI E of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 70013

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 79 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 79 over US 169 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2038. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 79
CrossesUS 169
Location3.4 MI E of JCT TH 41
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.7764, -93.52019
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2018)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 79 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 79 over US 169 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 CR 79 over US 169 carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 79 over US 169?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 79 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.