US Bridges

Csah 12 over Crow River

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · At W CO Line in Dayton · Structure no. 27554

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Crow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over Crow River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesCrow River
LocationAt W CO Line in Dayton
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates45.24439, -93.5223
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2019)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Crow River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Crow River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Crow River carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Crow River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.