US Bridges

Csah 12 over Thief River

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 45544

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Thief River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 12 over Thief River in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesThief River
Location3.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates48.25556, -96.10817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic195 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Thief River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Thief River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Thief River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Thief River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Thief River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.