US Bridges

US 52 over Kings Run

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 3.5 MI NW of N JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 55X04

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,227
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Kings Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Kings Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 52,227 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesKings Run
Location3.5 MI NW of N JCT TH 14
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.07868, -92.50769
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,227 (2021)
Projected traffic54,000 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kings Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Kings Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Kings Run carry?

About 52,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Kings Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 52 over Kings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.