US Bridges

US 52 over South View Blvd

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19016

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over South View Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over South View Blvd in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 27,607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesSouth View Blvd
Location0.7 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.88508, -93.06339
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,607 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over South View Blvd built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over South View Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over South View Blvd carry?

About 27,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over South View Blvd?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over South View Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.