US Bridges

Mn 50 over US 52

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 50 in Hampton · Structure no. 19011

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 50 over US 52 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 50 over US 52 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2039. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 50
CrossesUS 52
LocationAt JCT TH 50 in Hampton
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates44.60126, -92.99336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 50 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Mn 50 over US 52 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 50 over US 52 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 50 over US 52?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 50 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.