Mn 55 over US 52 NB
PoorDakota County, Minnesota · At the W JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 9110
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 55 over US 52 NB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mn 55 over US 52 NB in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2035. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 55 over US 52 NB built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 55 over US 52 NB in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 55 over US 52 NB carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mn 55 over US 52 NB?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 55 over US 52 NB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.