US Bridges

US 52 over Mn 60

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · At the S JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 25040

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,917
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Mn 60 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Mn 60 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 13,917 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMn 60
LocationAt the S JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.26702, -92.6514
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,917 (2022)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Mn 60 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Mn 60 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Mn 60 carry?

About 13,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Mn 60?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Mn 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.