US 169 over Blue Earth River

Fair Condition34 years old1,430 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyKossuth
Location0.5 Mi. S Of Jct. SR A16
CarriesUS 169
CrossesBlue Earth River
Coordinates43.48072, -94.08881

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length121.1 ft (36.9 m)
Max Span57.1 ft (17.4 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area487.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1992

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,430 (2022)
Truck Traffic47%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000032981

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