US 53 over Cloquet River
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 69030
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over Cloquet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 53 over Cloquet River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over Cloquet 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 53 over Cloquet River carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 53 over Cloquet River?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over Cloquet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.