US 52 over Rice Creek
GoodFillmore County, Minnesota · 5.5 MI S of JCT TH74 · Structure no. 23007
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,193
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Rice Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Rice Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Rice Creek carry?
About 4,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.