US 52 over Watson Creek
FairFillmore County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of W JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 23008
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,134
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Watson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Watson Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,134 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Watson Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over Watson Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Watson Creek carry?
About 4,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Watson Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Watson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.