US Bridges

Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.6 M S of JCT CR 547 · Structure no. 69A07

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesLoc 2
CrossesW Branch Cloquet River
Location0.6 M S of JCT CR 547
Coordinates47.25089, -91.93881
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic6 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River 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 Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 2 over W Branch Cloquet River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.