US Bridges

Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 69114

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,053
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,053 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 33
CrossesCR 694; Dm;ir RY
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 2
RouteState Highway 33
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.86518, -92.46033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,053 (2022)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY carry?

About 2,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 33 over CR 694; Dm;ir RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.