US Bridges

T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12)

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 45 · Structure no. 95285

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12) is a concrete culvert carrying T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12) in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 212
CrossesBurnham Creek (cd #12)
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 45
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.66604, -96.58929
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1973)
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 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12) carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns T 212 over Burnham Creek (cd #12)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.