US Bridges

Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31)

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 64557

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesClear Creek (jd #31)
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates44.45662, -95.3406
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2019)
Projected traffic225 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear Creek (jd #31) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31) carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Clear Creek (jd #31)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.