US Bridges

Mn 194 over Dwp RY

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 4.8 MI W of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. 69046

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 194 over Dwp RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 194 over Dwp RY in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 194
CrossesDwp RY
Location4.8 MI W of JCT TH 53
RouteState Highway 194
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.84372, -92.35792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2019)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 194 over Dwp RY built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 194 over Dwp RY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 194 over Dwp RY carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 194 over Dwp RY?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 194 over Dwp RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.