US 53 over Paleface River

Poor Condition62 years old3,845 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Location14.3 Mi S Of Jct TH 37
CarriesUS 53
CrossesPaleface River
Coordinates47.21017, -92.48801

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Max Span25.3 ft (7.7 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area293.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,845 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number69019

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