US Bridges

US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST

Fair

Ramsey County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 62026

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
580 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 66,460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2042. The structure is 580 ft (176.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 52
CrossesUP Rr; Eaton ST
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 56
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyRamsey County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93176, -93.07155
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,460 (2022)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST 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 UP Rr; Eaton ST carry?

About 66,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST?

The structure is 580 ft (176.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over UP Rr; Eaton ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.