US Bridges

M 536 over Stewart Creek

FairPosted for load

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI S of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. L6007

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 536 over Stewart Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying M 536 over Stewart Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesM 536
CrossesStewart Creek
Location2.4 MI S of JCT TH 35
RouteCity Street 536
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.70355, -92.22807
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1986)
Projected traffic125 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 536 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 536 over Stewart Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M 536 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 536 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns M 536 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.