US Bridges

Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 45548

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesCO Ditch # 20
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates48.22476, -96.10796
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 CO Ditch # 20 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over CO Ditch # 20?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.