US Bridges

T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 96455

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1998 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR is a concrete culvert carrying T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR in Pipestone 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 12
CrossesTrib Chanarambie CR
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.8824, -96.1247
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1998)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR built?

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

What condition is T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 12 over Trib Chanarambie CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.