US 59 over Red Lake River

Fair Condition92 years old9,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyPennington
LocationIn Thief River Falls
CarriesUS 59
CrossesRed Lake River
Coordinates48.11921, -96.17356

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length314.6 ft (95.9 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width66.3 ft (20.2 m)
Deck Area1937.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,400 (2019)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5327

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