US Bridges

Csah 12 over W Br Warroad River

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 95017

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
332
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over W Br Warroad River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 12 over W Br Warroad River in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 332 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesW Br Warroad River
Location2.1 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates48.82666, -95.37396
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 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 traffic332 (2022)
Projected traffic335 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Br Warroad River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over W Br Warroad 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over W Br Warroad River carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 12 over W Br Warroad River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 12 over W Br Warroad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.