CR 169 over Ottertail River
GoodWilkin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 84526
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 169 over Ottertail River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 169 over Ottertail River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 169 over Ottertail River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 169 over Ottertail River 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 CR 169 over Ottertail River carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 169 over Ottertail River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns CR 169 over Ottertail River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.