US Bridges

Csah 52 over Big Cobb River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 07599

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over Big Cobb River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 52 over Big Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesBig Cobb River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates43.9629, -93.89832
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 52 over Big Cobb River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 52 over Big Cobb 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over Big Cobb River carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 52 over Big Cobb River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 52 over Big Cobb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.