Mn 243 over ST Croix River

Poor Condition73 years old5,686 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountyChisago
LocationAt Wisconsin State Line
CarriesMn 243
CrossesST Croix River
Coordinates45.32134, -92.70995

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length673.9 ft (205.4 m)
Max Span162.1 ft (49.4 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area2136.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1953 (reconstructed 1980)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,686 (2022)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6347

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