US Bridges

Con 5852 over US 10

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI NW of JCT TH 78 · Structure no. 56021

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 5852 over US 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Con 5852 over US 10 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCon 5852
CrossesUS 10
Location3.6 MI NW of JCT TH 78
RouteU.S. Route 5852
Coordinates46.62003, -95.62
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2021)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Con 5852 over US 10 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 5852 over US 10 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 2023.

How much traffic does Con 5852 over US 10 carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Con 5852 over US 10?

The structure is 380 ft (115.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Con 5852 over US 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.