US 53 over ST Louis River

Fair Condition63 years old4,727 vehicles/day

Location

StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis
Location2.2 Mi S Of Jct TH 37
CarriesUS 53
CrossesST Louis River
Coordinates47.36718, -92.50567

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length178.1 ft (54.3 m)
Max Span85.6 ft (26.1 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area586.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1963

Traffic

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

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number69020

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