US 12 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodSwift County, Minnesota · 6.6 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 76018
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,318
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 12 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over Cottonwood Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 12 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 12 over Cottonwood 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 12 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is US 12 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 12 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.