US Bridges

US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of S JCT TH14;52 · Structure no. 55057

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River 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 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 21,859 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesS Fk Zumbro River
Location0.8 MI S of S JCT TH14;52
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.99577, -92.48498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,859 (2021)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River built?

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

What condition is US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River 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 S Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 21,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over S Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.