US Bridges

US 212 over Florida Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 37004

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Florida Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 212 over Florida Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 55 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location6.3 MI W of JCT TH 75
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.93583, -96.32362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$684 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 212 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 212 over Florida 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Florida Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.