US 52 over Willow Creek
FairOlmsted County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI SE of JCT TH 63 · Structure no. 55021
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 449 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Willow Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,450 by 2040. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 52 over Willow Creek 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 11,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.