US Bridges

US 169 over Msas 131

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI E of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 70038

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,500
2012 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 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesMsas 131
Location5.9 MI E of JCT TH 41
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.78138, -93.47699
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2012)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 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 US 169 over Msas 131 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Msas 131?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.