US Bridges

Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 53 · Structure no. R0983

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesSfr 293
CrossesHellwig Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 53
RouteState Lands Road 293
CountySt. Louis County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.96372, -92.46047
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sfr 293 over Hellwig 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Sfr 293 over Hellwig Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.