Mn 135 over US 53
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT US 53 · Structure no. 69130
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 135 over US 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 135 over US 53 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2039. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 135 over US 53 built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 135 over US 53 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 135 over US 53 carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 135 over US 53?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 135 over US 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.