Mn 135 over Embarrass River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.19 MI W of Csah 138 · Structure no. 69047
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,830
- 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 2005, so it is 20 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 3,830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 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 Mn 135 over Embarrass River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 135 over Embarrass River carry?
About 3,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mn 135 over Embarrass River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 135 over Embarrass River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.