T 52 over Canby Creek
PoorPosted for loadLac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 37511
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 52 over Canby Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 52 over Canby Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 52 over Canby Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 52 over Canby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 52 over Canby Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2004 count).
How long is T 52 over Canby Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T 52 over Canby Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.