US Bridges

US 12 over Shakopee Creek

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 91442

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Shakopee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 12 over Shakopee Creek in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 12
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 6
RouteU.S. Route 12
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.17915, -95.2943
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2019)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Shakopee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 12 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.