US Bridges

US 52 over Mid Fork Zumbro River

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 9.9 MI NW JCT TH 52; 14 · Structure no. 55065

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,104
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Mid Fork Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Mid Fork Zumbro River in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMid Fork Zumbro River
Location9.9 MI NW JCT TH 52; 14
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.16618, -92.5462
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,104 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Mid Fork Zumbro River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Mid Fork 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 Mid Fork Zumbro River carry?

About 15,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Mid Fork Zumbro River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Mid Fork Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.