US Bridges

Mn 33 over Dutch Slough

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 6.2 MI N of JCT TH 45 · Structure no. 6093

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,704
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 33 over Dutch Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 33 over Dutch Slough in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 4,704 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 33
CrossesDutch Slough
Location6.2 MI N of JCT TH 45
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates46.81207, -92.44938
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,704 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 33 over Dutch Slough built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 33 over Dutch Slough 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 33 over Dutch Slough carry?

About 4,704 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 33 over Dutch Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 33 over Dutch Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.