US Bridges

T 52 over Sand Hill River

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT CR 213 · Structure no. 60K10

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Sand Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying T 52 over Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesSand Hill River
Location2.5 MI E of JCT CR 213
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates47.52826, -96.44062
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2004)
Projected traffic49 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 52 over Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 over Sand Hill River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 52 over Sand Hill River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 52 over Sand Hill River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns T 52 over Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.