US 53 over Cloquet River
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 33 · Structure no. 69120
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over Cloquet River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 53 over Cloquet River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over Cloquet River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 53 over Cloquet River carry?
About 5,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 53 over Cloquet River?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over Cloquet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.