US Bridges

US 52 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.45 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 55X25

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,173
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesStream
Location0.45 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.90121, -92.2478
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,173 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Stream built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Stream carry?

About 6,173 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 52 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.