VERMILION FALLS RD
Carrying VERMILION FALLS RD over VERMILION RIVER
5.4 MI W OF JCT CSAH 24, St. Louis, Minnesota
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VERMILION FALLS RD
The VERMILION FALLS RD bridge in St. Louis, Minnesota carries VERMILION FALLS RD over VERMILION RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 51.5 meters (169 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 47 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VERMILION FALLS RD compares
Live comparison across Minnesota.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 51.5 m (169 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 47 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 090906000001035
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VERMILION FALLS RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VERMILION FALLS RD against other structures in St. Louis and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VERMILION FALLS RD?
VERMILION FALLS RD in St. Louis, Minnesota has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VERMILION FALLS RD inspected?
VERMILION FALLS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 47 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VERMILION FALLS RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VERMILION FALLS RD?
VERMILION FALLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining VERMILION FALLS RD?
VERMILION FALLS RD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is VERMILION FALLS RD and does age affect safety?
VERMILION FALLS RD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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