US 169 over US 169 Ramp
Nicollet County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 169 over US 169 Ramp in Nicollet County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 23,741 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 43 of the 54 inventoried bridges in Nicollet County rated good (79.6%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 95 ft |
| Location | 2.2 Mi S of Jct Th 14 |
| NBI structure number | 52012 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Nicollet County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unu 169 over US 169 | 1985 | 22,949 | Good |
| US 169 over Barney Fry Creek | 1965 | 15,300 | Fair |
| Msas 117 over US 14 | 1974 | 14,800 | Fair |
| Msas 116 over US 14 | 1974 | 8,800 | Fair |
| US 169 over Robarts Creek | 2022 | 8,429 | Good |
| US 169 over Robarts Creek | 2018 | 8,429 | Good |
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