US 12 over Unstable Soil
FairHennepin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 27296
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,890 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Unstable Soil is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Unstable Soil in Hennepin 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2038. The structure is 1,890 ft (576 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Unstable Soil built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 12 over Unstable Soil 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 12 over Unstable Soil carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Unstable Soil?
The structure is 1,890 ft (576 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Unstable Soil?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.