US Bridges

US 52 over Concord Blvd

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19048

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
27,000
2017 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 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 65 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
Coordinates44.81581, -93.04475
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2039
Trucks13%
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 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% 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 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Concord Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.