US Bridges

US 52 over Concord Blvd

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19047

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Concord Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Concord Blvd in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 22,336 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesConcord Blvd
Location4.4 MI S of JCT TH 494
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.81599, -93.04436
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.
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,336 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
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 Concord Blvd built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Concord 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Concord Blvd carry?

About 22,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Concord Blvd?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Concord Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.