Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 16.0 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 69108
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 37 over Dm;ir RY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.