US Bridges

Csah 12 over Swan River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT CR 220 · Structure no. 49J85

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Swan River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over Swan River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 695 vehicles a day, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesSwan River
Location1.8 MI E of JCT CR 220
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates45.91897, -94.55866
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2022)
Projected traffic720 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over Swan River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Swan 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Swan River carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Swan River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over Swan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.