US Bridges

US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 284 · Structure no. 10022

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36 in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 51 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2039. The structure is 420 ft (127.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 212
CrossesTcw Rr; Csah 36
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 284
RouteU.S. Route 212
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.7676, -93.79024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (127.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36?

The structure is 420 ft (127.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Tcw Rr; Csah 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.