US Bridges

M 4 over East Two River

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH135 · Structure no. 69A27

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 4 over East Two River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying M 4 over East Two River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2037. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 4
CrossesEast Two River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH135
RouteCity Street 4
Coordinates47.80392, -92.27882
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2017)
Projected traffic451 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 4 over East Two River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 4 over East Two 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does M 4 over East Two River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is M 4 over East Two River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns M 4 over East Two River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.