US Bridges

Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI SW of JCT TH 535 · Structure no. 69879C

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
951 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2041. The structure is 951 ft (289.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCon 3537
Crosses58th Ave W; 59th Ave W
Location3.5 MI SW of JCT TH 535
RouteInterstate 3537
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.73624, -92.17176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length951 ft (289.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,138 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W carry?

About 3,138 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W?

The structure is 951 ft (289.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Con 3537 over 58th Ave W; 59th Ave W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.