US 169 over TH 169R WB
FairScott County, Minnesota · 7.1 MI SW of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 70526
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 481 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over TH 169R WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over TH 169R WB 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 6 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,500 by 2039. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over TH 169R WB built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 over TH 169R WB 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 TH 169R WB carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over TH 169R WB?
The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over TH 169R WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.