US Bridges

US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI SW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 70523

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,671
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18 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 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 21,671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesUP Rr; Csah 18
Location5.9 MI SW of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.78709, -93.41014
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,671 (2022)
Projected traffic29,500 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 UP Rr; Csah 18 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18 carry?

About 21,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.