US Bridges

Csah 22 over US 52

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI N JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 55003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over US 52 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over US 52 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 18,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2036. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesUS 52
Location3.5 MI N JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates44.07971, -92.50825
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,200 (2016)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$913 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 22 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over US 52 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 22 over US 52 carry?

About 18,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 22 over US 52?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.