Mn 135 over Embarrass River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 7.5 MI N of Aurora · Structure no. 6492
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,324
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 135 over Embarrass River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 135 over Embarrass River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mn 135 over Embarrass River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 135 over Embarrass 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 135 over Embarrass River carry?
About 1,324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 135 over Embarrass River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 135 over Embarrass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.