US Bridges

T 52 over Stony Brook

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 48 · Structure no. 97928

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Stony Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 52 over Stony Brook in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesStony Brook
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates45.5821, -93.96521
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1994)
Projected traffic66 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 52 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 over Stony Brook 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 52 over Stony Brook carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 52 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 52 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.