US Bridges

US 52 over Csah 42

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI S of S JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 19006

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Csah 42 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Csah 42 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,590 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesCsah 42
Location1.8 MI S of S JCT TH 55
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.73901, -93.03473
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,590 (2022)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Csah 42 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Csah 42 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Csah 42 carry?

About 14,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Csah 42?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Csah 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.