US Bridges

US 14 over TH 52

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · At the S JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,119
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over TH 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over TH 52 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 26,119 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,300 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesTH 52
LocationAt the S JCT TH 52
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.00702, -92.48194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,119 (2022)
Projected traffic25,300 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$914 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over TH 52 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over TH 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over TH 52 carry?

About 26,119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over TH 52?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over TH 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.