US Bridges

US 169 over TH 801B

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI SW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 70519

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over TH 801B is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over TH 801B in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 21,671 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesTH 801B
Location5.7 MI SW of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.78909, -93.40646
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,671 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 169 over TH 801B built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over TH 801B 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 TH 801B carry?

About 21,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over TH 801B?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over TH 801B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.