US Bridges

US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of N JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25009

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,674
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River in Goodhue 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 10,674 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2042. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location2.2 MI N of N JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.31961, -92.70477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2022)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over N Fk Zumbro 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 10,674 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.