US Bridges

US 212 over Koehnen Creek

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI NW JCT MN41;CSAH10 · Structure no. 10053

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Koehnen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Koehnen 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 13,484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,750 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesKoehnen Creek
Location1.0 MI NW JCT MN41;CSAH10
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.81211, -93.6176
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,484 (2021)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Koehnen Creek built?

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

What condition is US 212 over Koehnen 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 Koehnen Creek carry?

About 13,484 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is US 212 over Koehnen Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Koehnen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.