Willard Munger State Trail - Grand Ave Bridge in Duluth

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Parks & Trails Fund
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2010
End Date
December 2011
Counties Affected
St. Louis
St. Louis
Project Overview

Rehabilitation of State Trail Bridge over Grand Avenue / TH 23 in the City of Duluth.

About the Issue

The rehabilitation of the former railroad bridge over Grand Ave/TH23 in Duluth was completed during September 2011.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Rehabilitation of the former railroad bridge which currently carries the WIllard Munger State Trail over Grand Avenue/T.H.23 in the City of Duluth. This steel beam and concrete structure which exceeds 50 years in age has been inspected and has been recommended for rehabilitation.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The structural rehabilitation of the 254 foot long four span steel beam structure to safely accomodate continued recreational use. The proposed rehabilitation of the Munger State Trail/Grand Ave. Bridge is to consist of the complete replacement of the existing wood bridge deck and trail surface and the installation of improved bridge safety railing. Accessibbility issues associated with the intersection with the Alex La Veau Trail will also be addressed. The rehabilitation of this structure was completed during September 2011.

Project Manager
First Name
Kent
Last Name
Skaar
Organization Name
MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails
Street Address
500 Lafayette Rd
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 259-5636
Email
kent.skaar@state.mn.us
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Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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