Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River
FairPosted for loadDouglas County, Wisconsin · At Minnesota State Line · Structure no. B16075500000000
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,905 ft
- 35 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,205
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River in Douglas County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 115 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2042. The structure is 1,905 ft (580.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River carry?
About 2,205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River?
The structure is 1,905 ft (580.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 105-UNION ST over ST Louis River?
It is owned by the Railroad.