US Bridges

US 52 over Stream

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI S of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 6121

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Stream in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 4,193 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesStream
Location2.7 MI S of JCT TH 74
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.8265, -92.14275
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,193 (2022)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$516 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 4,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 52 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.