US Bridges

US 53 over Ped Concourse

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 69124

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 53 over Ped Concourse is a concrete frame carrying US 53 over Ped Concourse 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 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 53
CrossesPed Concourse
Location1.0 MI N of JCT TH 35
RouteU.S. Route 53
Coordinates46.77173, -92.13441
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2019)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Ped Concourse built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 53 over Ped Concourse 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 Ped Concourse carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 53 over Ped Concourse?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 53 over Ped Concourse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.