US Bridges

Csah 12 over Big Cannon River

FairPosted for load

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI W of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 40501

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Big Cannon River is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 12 over Big Cannon River in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesBig Cannon River
Location2.0 MI W of JCT TH 13
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates44.24126, -93.62901
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$743 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over Big Cannon River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Big Cannon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Big Cannon River carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Big Cannon River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Big Cannon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.