US Bridges

CR 4 over US 52

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI N of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19021

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 4 over US 52 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 11,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,200 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4
CrossesUS 52
Location2.7 MI N of JCT TH 494
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.91236, -93.06426
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,470 (2022)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4 over US 52 built?

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

What condition is CR 4 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4 over US 52 carry?

About 11,470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 4 over US 52?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.