US Bridges

Mn 37 over East Swan River

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 8811

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 37 over East Swan River is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 37 over East Swan River in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 37
CrossesEast Swan River
Location3.1 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates47.39482, -92.86012
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2019)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$24 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 37 over East Swan River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 37 over East Swan River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 37 over East Swan River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 37 over East Swan River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 37 over East Swan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.