US Bridges

Csah 12 over Swan River

Good

Itasca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NW of JCT Csah 70 · Structure no. 31567

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Swan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 12 over Swan River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 349 vehicles a day, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesSwan River
Location0.5 MI NW of JCT Csah 70
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates47.28067, -93.2755
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2022)
Projected traffic405 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Swan River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Swan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Swan River carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Swan River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.