US 53 over Rouchleau Pit
FairSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT TH 135 · Structure no. 69129
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over Rouchleau Pit is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over Rouchleau Pit in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,400 by 2039. The structure is 1,132 ft (345.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 53 over Rouchleau Pit built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over Rouchleau Pit in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 53 over Rouchleau Pit carry?
About 22,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 53 over Rouchleau Pit?
The structure is 1,132 ft (345.1 m) long with a longest span of 480 ft (146.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over Rouchleau Pit?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.