Moose Line Road over St. Louis River
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI N of JCT CR 650 · Structure no. 090901000001007
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Moose Line Road over St. Louis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moose Line Road over St. Louis River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moose Line Road over St. Louis River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Moose Line Road over St. Louis River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Moose Line Road over St. Louis River carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Moose Line Road over St. Louis River?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Moose Line Road over St. Louis River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.