US Bridges

US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 52; 494 · Structure no. 19855

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2039. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesI 494 Coll Roads
LocationAt the JCT TH 52; 494
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyDakota County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.87465, -93.06086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span171 ft (52.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2017)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 I 494 Coll Roads built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads 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 US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over I 494 Coll Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.