US Bridges

US 52 over Little Cannon River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25036

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,690
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Little Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Little Cannon River in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 19
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.50302, -92.91499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2022)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Little Cannon River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Little Cannon River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.