US 52 over Cannon River
FairDakota County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI NW of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 9426
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 335 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,726
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Cannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Cannon River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 11,726 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Cannon River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is US 52 over Cannon River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Cannon River carry?
About 11,726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Cannon River?
The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Cannon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.