US Bridges

Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 27816N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,357 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2039. The structure is 3,357 ft (1,023.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnu 52
CrossesRr; Streets to I 94
Location0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 94
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.98589, -93.27935
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,357 ft (1,023.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94?

The structure is 3,357 ft (1,023.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Unu 52 over Rr; Streets to I 94?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.