US Bridges

Mn 55 over US 52 SB

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19023

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 55 over US 52 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 55 over US 52 SB in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8,942 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2041. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesMn 55
CrossesUS 52 SB
Location3.5 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates44.82393, -93.05773
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,942 (2021)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Mn 55 over US 52 SB built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 55 over US 52 SB 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 55 over US 52 SB carry?

About 8,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over US 52 SB?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 55 over US 52 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.