US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40)
FairRamsey County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 62027
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 58,185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40) in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 58,185 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 94 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40) 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 Plato Blvd (csah 40) carry?
About 58,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40)?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Plato Blvd (csah 40)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.