US 169 over Ripple River

Fair Condition97 years old8,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyAitkin
Location0.3 Mi S Of S Jct TH 210
CarriesUS 169
CrossesRipple River
Coordinates46.52956, -93.70724

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Max Span33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Width58.4 ft (17.8 m)
Deck Area379.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1929

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,300 (2018)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number4874

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