Csah 12 over Groundhouse River
PoorPosted for loadKanabec County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 33514
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 12 over Groundhouse River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over Groundhouse River in Kanabec 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 12 over Groundhouse River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 12 over Groundhouse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 12 over Groundhouse River carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Csah 12 over Groundhouse River?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 12 over Groundhouse River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.