US 53 over Miller Creek
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · At Skyline Drive · Structure no. 69122
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Miller Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,900 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 53 over Miller Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over Miller Creek 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 Miller Creek carry?
About 23,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 53 over Miller Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over Miller Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.