US Bridges

US 212 over East (chaska) Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI NW JCT MN41;CSAH10 · Structure no. 10033

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over East (chaska) Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over East (chaska) Creek in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35,225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,750 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesEast (chaska) Creek
Location0.8 MI NW JCT MN41;CSAH10
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.81468, -93.60731
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,225 (2022)
Projected traffic19,750 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 East (chaska) Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over East (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 East (chaska) Creek carry?

About 35,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over East (chaska) Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over East (chaska) Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.