Highway 52 Lafayette Bridge in St. Paul: The Lafayette Bridge was constructed in 1968 using a design typical of the time. Similar to many bridges of the era, it has problems with structural steel fatigue. It also has inadequate shoulders, deteriorating concrete and rust issues. It does not carry the traffic volume it should. In 1985, a beam broke and the bridge tipped a bit, requiring major repairs. There are entrance and exit issues on the interchange with Lafayette Road, East Seventh Street and I-94, which could require more extensive construction. — Alleen Brown/Photo by Alissa Haupt