US Bridges

M 712 over Amity Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 69640

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 712 over Amity Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying M 712 over Amity Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesM 712
CrossesAmity Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCity Street 712
Coordinates46.8489, -92.01145
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2002)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 712 over Amity Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 712 over Amity 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 2023.

How much traffic does M 712 over Amity Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is M 712 over Amity Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns M 712 over Amity Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.