US Bridges

US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 9.5 MI NW JCT TH 52; 14 · Structure no. 55077

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

About this bridge

US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over S Br Mid Fk 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 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 15,104 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location9.5 MI NW JCT TH 52; 14
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates44.16045, -92.5403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

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

What condition is US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

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

How long is US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.