US 53 over I 35
GoodSt. Louis County, Minnesota · At JCT I 35 · Structure no. 69906
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 53 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 53 over I 35 in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.
It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 53 over I 35 built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 53 over I 35 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 53 over I 35 carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is US 53 over I 35?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 53 over I 35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.