US Bridges

US 212 over Bluff Crk DR

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NE JCT Csah 14; 15 · Structure no. 10046

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Bluff Crk DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Bluff Crk DR 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 17,613 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,750 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesBluff Crk DR
Location0.4 MI NE JCT Csah 14; 15
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.82512, -93.56295
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,613 (2022)
Projected traffic19,750 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 212 over Bluff Crk DR built?

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

What condition is US 212 over Bluff Crk DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Bluff Crk DR carry?

About 17,613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Bluff Crk DR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Bluff Crk DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.