US 53 over Paleface River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 14.3 MI S of JCT TH 37 · Structure no. 69071
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,845
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over Paleface River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Paleface River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,845 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Paleface River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over Paleface 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 53 over Paleface River carry?
About 3,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 53 over Paleface River?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over Paleface River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.