US Bridges

TH 169 over Main ST

Good

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 10 · Structure no. 71016

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH 169 over Main ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH 169 over Main ST in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,629 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,900 by 2040. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesTH 169
CrossesMain ST
Location0.9 MI N of JCT TH 10
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates45.3032, -93.55472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (58 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,629 (2021)
Projected traffic49,900 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TH 169 over Main ST built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is TH 169 over Main ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TH 169 over Main ST carry?

About 45,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is TH 169 over Main ST?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (58 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns TH 169 over Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.