US Bridges

US 52 over Pine Island Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of S JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 6130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,281
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Pine Island Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Pine Island Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,281 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesPine Island Creek
Location2.0 MI S of S JCT TH 60
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.23833, -92.65041
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,281 (2022)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Pine Island Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Pine Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Pine Island Creek carry?

About 28,281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Pine Island Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns US 52 over Pine Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.