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Massive Bridge Beams Arrive at Minnesota Work Site

Bridge beams have arrived at a Minnesota work site for the northbound Hwy 169 bridge in Elk River. Weighing 112 tons and 192 ft. long, these pre-stressed concrete beams will improve traffic flow and safety on a three-mile stretch of highway. Scheduled for completion in 2024.

Wed July 17, 2024 - Midwest Edition #15
Minnesota DOT


Bridge beams are being placed.
Photo courtesy of MnDOT
Bridge beams are being placed.
Bridge beams are being placed.	    (Photo courtesy of MnDOT) Crews delivered and placed bridge beams for the future northbound Hwy 169 bridge over Main Street.
   (Photo courtesy of MnDOT) One of two bridge beams being delivered.   (Photo courtesy of MnDOT)    (Photo courtesy of MnDOT)

Construction is on schedule and crews delivered and are placing bridge beams for the future northbound Hwy 169 bridge over Main Street in Elk River, Minn. Once placed, deck forming will begin.

The beams are pre-stressed/casted concrete and made in Elk River, Minn. Each beam weighs 112 tons, is 7 ft. tall and 192 ft. long.

Through mid-August, work will include removals, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, curb, sidewalks and asphalt paving.

When the freeway is complete in 2024, the project will improve traffic flow, increase capacity and reduce bottle necks, and improve motorist and pedestrian safety along three miles of Hwy 169 in Elk River, Sherburne County.

For more information, visit dot.state.mn.us/d3/elkriverfreeway.

Photo courtesy of MnDOT




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