US 53 over Hellwig Creek
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 5.2 MI N of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 69074
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over Hellwig Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Hellwig Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 US 53 over Hellwig Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over Hellwig Creek 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 Hellwig Creek carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 53 over Hellwig Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over Hellwig Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.