US Bridges

Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 56 · Structure no. 347

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 12
CrossesZuleger Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 56
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyBenton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.7793, -94.1732
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$219 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Zuleger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.