US Bridges

US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 7.6 MI E of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 97278

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet 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 66,622 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 169
CrossesDeans Lake Outlet
Location7.6 MI E of JCT TH 41
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates44.78326, -93.44077
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,622 (2021)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet carry?

About 66,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns US 169 over Deans Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.