US Bridges

US 10 over ST Croix River

Fair

Washington County, Minnesota · At Wisconsin State Line · Structure no. 82010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
684 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,382
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over ST Croix River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 10 over ST Croix River in Washington 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 17,382 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2042. The structure is 684 ft (208.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesST Croix River
LocationAt Wisconsin State Line
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates44.7489, -92.80457
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length684 ft (208.4 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,382 (2022)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 10 over ST Croix River built?

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

What condition is US 10 over ST Croix 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 10 over ST Croix River carry?

About 17,382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over ST Croix River?

The structure is 684 ft (208.4 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 10 over ST Croix River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.