US 169 over Msas 131
FairScott County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI E of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 70037
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,503
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Msas 131 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Msas 131 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23,503 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Msas 131 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over Msas 131 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 Msas 131 carry?
About 23,503 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Msas 131?
The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Msas 131?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.