US 169 over Blue Earth River

Fair Condition47 years old1,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyBlue Earth
Location4.5 Mi N Of Jct TH 30
CarriesUS 169
CrossesBlue Earth River
Coordinates43.95630, -94.17070

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length263.1 ft (80.2 m)
Max Span87.6 ft (26.7 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area1227.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,800 (2019)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number07037

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