US Bridges

T 52 over Beaver Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 67556

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 52 over Beaver Creek in Rock 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.1 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates43.64545, -96.31166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2006)
Projected traffic48 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is T 52 over Beaver Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 52 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 52 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 52 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.