US Bridges

Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 169; 25 · Structure no. 70044

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
417 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,839
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,839 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2039. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 25
CrossesUS 169; Ramps
LocationAt the JCT of TH 169; 25
RouteState Highway 25
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.6227, -93.74921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span203 ft (62 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,839 (2019)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps carry?

About 5,839 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 25 over US 169; Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.