US Bridges

US 212 over Hawk Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of E JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 65002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 212 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 212 over Hawk Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 212
CrossesHawk Creek
Location1.6 MI E of E JCT TH 23
RouteU.S. Route 212
Coordinates44.79241, -95.45314
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2022)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 212 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 212 over Hawk Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 212 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 212 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 212 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.