US Bridges

US 52 over Mn 60

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · At the W JCT of TH 60 · Structure no. 25041

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,766
2021 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 2022, so it is 3 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 14,766 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,250 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMn 60
LocationAt the W JCT of TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.26691, -92.6517
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 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 width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,766 (2021)
Projected traffic13,250 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 2022, making it 3 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 14,766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% 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 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Mn 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.