US Bridges

CR 52 over Little ST Francis River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 93394

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Little ST Francis River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 52 over Little ST Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 52
CrossesLittle ST Francis River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates45.67724, -93.86046
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52 over Little ST Francis River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over Little ST Francis River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Little ST Francis River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 52 over Little ST Francis River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 52 over Little ST Francis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.