US Bridges

Mn 33 over US 2

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 33; 2 · Structure no. 69115

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 33 over US 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 33 over US 2 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 71% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2039. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 33
CrossesUS 2
LocationAt the JCT TH 33; 2
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates46.84472, -92.45839
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2015)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2039
Trucks71%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 33 over US 2 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 US 2 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 71% are trucks.

How long is Mn 33 over US 2?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 33 over US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.