US Bridges

US 52 over Stream

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI NW of N JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 91629

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,588
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 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 6,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesStream
Location2.0 MI NW of N JCT TH 30
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates43.87454, -92.21198
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic6,588 (2022)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Stream carry?

About 6,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 52 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.