US Bridges

Csah 12 over Stream

Fair

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 101 · Structure no. 93064

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Stream is a wood or timber culvert carrying Csah 12 over Stream in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 101
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates44.29844, -96.38056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Stream 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Stream carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.