T 169 over S Fk Groundhouse River
Kanabec County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T 169 over S Fk Groundhouse River in Kanabec County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 33 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1992).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 47 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Kanabec County rated good (57.3%); 3 (3.7%) 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 November 2024, on a 48-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 59 ft |
| Location | 0.4 Mi E of Jct Th 47 |
| NBI structure number | 97026 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kanabec County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 65 over Snake River | 2022 | 11,800 | Good |
| Mn 65 over Ann River | 2007 | 7,000 | Good |
| Mn 23 over S Fk Groundhouse River | 2024 | 6,290 | Good |
| Mn 23 over Groundhouse River | 1998 | 6,000 | Good |
| Mn 65 over Groundhouse River | 2007 | 5,975 | Fair |
| Mn 23 over Ann River | 1951 | 5,800 | Fair |
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