US Bridges

CR 52 over BNSF Railroad

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 67574

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over BNSF Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 52 over BNSF Railroad in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2034. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyRock County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.58394, -96.39226
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2014)
Projected traffic101 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over BNSF Railroad 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 CR 52 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 52 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.