US Bridges

US 212 over Bluff Creek(main Branch)

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E Jt CSAH1;AUDOBON · Structure no. 10052

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

About this bridge

US 212 over Bluff Creek(main Branch) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Bluff Creek(main Branch) 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 39,500 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesBluff Creek(main Branch)
Location0.9 MI E Jt CSAH1;AUDOBON
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.82989, -93.55769
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length455 ft (138.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,225 (2022)
Projected traffic39,500 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 Bluff Creek(main Branch) built?

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

What condition is US 212 over Bluff Creek(main Branch) 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 Creek(main Branch) carry?

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

How long is US 212 over Bluff Creek(main Branch)?

The structure is 455 ft (138.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Bluff Creek(main Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.