US Bridges

US 52 over Csah 1

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 55006

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Csah 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Csah 1 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2039. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesCsah 1
Location1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 63
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.97425, -92.43902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2014)
Projected traffic10,450 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Csah 1 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Csah 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Csah 1 carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Csah 1?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Csah 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.