US Bridges

Mn 210 over ST Louis River

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 45 · Structure no. 99200

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over ST Louis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 210 over ST Louis River in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMn 210
CrossesST Louis River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 45
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates46.66475, -92.40535
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,641 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 210 over ST Louis River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over ST Louis River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over ST Louis River carry?

About 1,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over ST Louis River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 210 over ST Louis River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.