US Bridges

Csah 12 over Getchell Creek

FairPosted for load

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT CSAH31 · Structure no. 92069

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Getchell Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over Getchell Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 780 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 12
CrossesGetchell Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT CSAH31
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.57664, -94.7642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2017)
Projected traffic780 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$135 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over Getchell Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Getchell Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Getchell Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 12 over Getchell Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Getchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.