US Bridges

Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · In Gilbert · Structure no. 69657

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2004 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad is a steel truss - thru carrying Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 3008
CrossesCn Railroad
LocationIn Gilbert
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.48205, -92.44147
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2004)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 3008 over Cn Railroad?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.