US 53 over Rat Root River
Fair Condition50 years old2,833 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Location | 1.5 Mi NW Of Ericsburg |
| Carries | US 53 |
| Crosses | Rat Root River |
| Coordinates | 48.49487, -93.35941 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 107.9 ft (32.9 m) |
| Max Span | 105.3 ft (32.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 50.2 ft (15.3 m) |
| Deck Area | 503.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1976 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 2,833 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 16% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 524 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 36005 |