US Bridges

Csah 12 over N Brule River

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 21.3 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 16515

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over N Brule River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over N Brule River in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesN Brule River
Location21.3 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates47.98779, -90.34898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2014)
Projected traffic850 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 12 over N Brule River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over N Brule River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over N Brule River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Csah 12 over N Brule River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over N Brule River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.