UNU 169
Carrying UNU 169 over MINN R, UP RR; STREET
0.1 MI SE OF JCT TH 169, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UNU 169
The UNU 169 bridge in Blue Earth, Minnesota carries UNU 169 over MINN R, UP RR; STREET. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 21,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UNU 169 compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 07042
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UNU 169 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare UNU 169 against other structures in Blue Earth and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for UNU 169?
UNU 169 in Blue Earth, Minnesota on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UNU 169 inspected?
UNU 169's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNU 169 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for UNU 169?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UNU 169.
Who is responsible for maintaining UNU 169?
Ownership is not specified for UNU 169 in the NBI.
How old is UNU 169 and does age affect safety?
UNU 169 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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