US Bridges

US 52 over Mn 57

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · At JCT TH 57 · Structure no. 25045

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Mn 57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Mn 57 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 10,480 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,250 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMn 57
LocationAt JCT TH 57
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.36515, -92.79937
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,480 (2022)
Projected traffic13,250 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 57 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Mn 57 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Mn 57 carry?

About 10,480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Mn 57?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Mn 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.