US Bridges

US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25039

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 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 2023, so it is 2 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 10,674 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,250 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesN Fk Zumbro River
Location2.2 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.31956, -92.70513
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2022)
Projected traffic13,250 by 2041
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 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 N Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over N Fk Zumbro 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 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 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over N Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.