US Bridges

Csah 12 over Duschee Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 92872

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Duschee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over Duschee Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 12
CrossesDuschee Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.65298, -92.00777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2013)
Projected traffic630 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Duschee Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Duschee Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Duschee Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Duschee Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Duschee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.