Mn 37 over US 53
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 37; 53 · Structure no. 69137
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 37 over US 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 37 over US 53 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 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 37 over US 53 built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 37 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 37 over US 53 carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 37 over US 53?
The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 37 over US 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.