US Bridges

US 53 over Dwp RY

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · In Orr · Structure no. 69111

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 53 over Dwp RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Dwp RY in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2039. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 53
CrossesDwp RY
LocationIn Orr
RouteU.S. Route 53
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.06427, -92.82748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 53 over Dwp RY built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 53 over Dwp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 53 over Dwp RY carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 53 over Dwp RY?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 53 over Dwp RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.