US Bridges

T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 12557

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesHawk Creek Floodway
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates44.92014, -95.40667
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 52 over Hawk Creek Floodway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.