US Bridges

US 169 over US 10

Fair

Sherburne County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 71001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over US 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over US 10 in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,750 by 2039. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169
CrossesUS 10
LocationAt JCT TH 10
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountySherburne County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.29152, -93.55534
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2016)
Projected traffic23,750 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over US 10 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over US 10 carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over US 10?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over US 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.