CR 52 over Black River
PoorPosted for loadPennington County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 90441
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 52 over Black River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 52 over Black River in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 52 over Black River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 52 over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does CR 52 over Black River carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 52 over Black River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 52 over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.