US Bridges

US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At Wisconsin State Line · Structure no. 69100

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
8,320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR is a steel arch - thru carrying US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2041. The structure is 8,320 ft (2,536 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesST Louis R TH35; RR
LocationAt Wisconsin State Line
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.7316, -92.14349
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+46 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length8,320 ft (2,536 m)
Longest span500 ft (152.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR?

The structure is 8,320 ft (2,536 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over ST Louis R TH35; RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.