US Bridges

Csah 12 over I 35

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 8.0 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 74829

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 12 over I 35 in Steele 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 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.

It carries about 4,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,950 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesI 35
Location8.0 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates44.17358, -93.25902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2019)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over I 35 built?

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

What condition is Csah 12 over I 35 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over I 35 carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 12 over I 35?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.