US Bridges

US 212 over Stream

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 2075

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,935
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 212 over Stream in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesStream
Location2.7 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.93586, -96.14164
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 212 over Stream built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Stream carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US 212 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.