US Bridges

US 169 over TH 41

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · At JCT US 169; TH 41 · Structure no. 70048

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over TH 41 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over TH 41 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,050 by 2039. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 169
CrossesTH 41
LocationAt JCT US 169; TH 41
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.76566, -93.57833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic13,050 by 2039
Trucks24%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over TH 41 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over TH 41 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over TH 41 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over TH 41?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over TH 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.