US Bridges

M 75 over US 52

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of S JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 19R01

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 75 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 75 over US 52 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2039. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 75
CrossesUS 52
Location0.7 MI N of S JCT TH 55
RouteCity Street 75
Coordinates44.77839, -93.03479
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 M 75 over US 52 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 75 over US 52 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 M 75 over US 52 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is M 75 over US 52?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns M 75 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.