US Bridges

Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook

Good

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT CR 132 · Structure no. 09J29

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook in Carlton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesGillespie Brook
Location0.6 MI E of JCT CR 132
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates46.48399, -92.82349
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Gillespie Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.