US Bridges

T 212 over Little Cottonwood River

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 08537

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 212 over Little Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 212 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 212
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 212
Coordinates44.17261, -94.77882
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1994)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 212 over Little Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 212 over Little Cottonwood River 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 212 over Little Cottonwood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 212 over Little Cottonwood River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 212 over Little Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.