US Bridges

US 52 over Wentworth Ave

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19020

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Wentworth Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Wentworth Ave in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 141 ft (42.9 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
CrossesWentworth Ave
Location1.7 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89795, -93.0659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 Wentworth Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Wentworth Ave 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 Wentworth Ave carry?

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

How long is US 52 over Wentworth Ave?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Wentworth Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.