US 212 over Tcw RR
FairCarver County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of Norwood · Structure no. 9318
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,508
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 212 over Tcw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Tcw RR in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,550 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 212 over Tcw RR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 212 over Tcw RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 212 over Tcw RR carry?
About 6,508 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 212 over Tcw RR?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 212 over Tcw RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.