US 52 over UP RR
FairDakota County, Minnesota · 5.4 MI S of JCT TH 494 · Structure no. 19079
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,902
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over UP RR in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 22,902 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,250 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over UP RR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over UP RR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over UP RR carry?
About 22,902 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over UP RR?
The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.