US Bridges

US 52 over TH 63

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · At the JCT of TH 63 · Structure no. 55009

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over TH 63 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over TH 63 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 years old, older 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 21,859 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesTH 63
LocationAt the JCT of TH 63
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates43.97684, -92.46271
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,859 (2021)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over TH 63 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 52 over TH 63 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 US 52 over TH 63 carry?

About 21,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over TH 63?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over TH 63?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.