US Bridges

US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · .1 MI N of M JCT TH 14;52 · Structure no. 55046

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,269
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 42,269 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2041. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesDme Rr; 7th ST NW
Location.1 MI N of M JCT TH 14;52
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.03268, -92.48811
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,269 (2021)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW 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 Dme Rr; 7th ST NW carry?

About 42,269 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Dme Rr; 7th ST NW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.