US Bridges

US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.38 MI S JCTCSAH10;US212 · Structure no. 10028

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,224
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9,224 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2041. The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesCreek Rd; Chaska Creek
Location0.38 MI S JCTCSAH10;US212
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.80047, -93.62941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,224 (2021)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek carry?

About 9,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek?

The structure is 316 ft (96.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Creek Rd; Chaska Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.