US Bridges

US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 5.9 MI SW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 70524

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18 is a steel 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 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2039. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 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
CrossesUP Rr; Csah 18
Location5.9 MI SW of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.78749, -93.4102
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 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
Trucks7%
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 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 UP Rr; Csah 18 carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over UP Rr; Csah 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.