US Bridges

Csah 12 over Beaver Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 28526

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 12 over Beaver Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.3 MI E of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates43.63355, -91.61082
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Beaver Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.