US Bridges

US 169 over TH 801B

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 5.7 MI SW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 70520

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2017 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2039. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesTH 801B
Location5.7 MI SW of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.78943, -93.40672
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2017)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over TH 801B carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over TH 801B?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over TH 801B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.