US Bridges

M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek

Good

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT 7th ST · Structure no. R0240

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 52
CrossesN Branch Nine Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT 7th ST
RouteCity Street 52
Coordinates44.91141, -93.41166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1987)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns M 52 over N Branch Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.