US 53 over ST Louis River

Fair Condition73 years old4,727 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Location2.2 Mi S Of Jct TH 37
CarriesUS 53
CrossesST Louis River
Coordinates47.36726, -92.50536

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length182.1 ft (55.5 m)
Max Span69.6 ft (21.2 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area638.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,727 (2022)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number6602

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