US Bridges

Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · At N Dakota State Line · Structure no. 4720

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 9,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 12
CrossesBois De Sioux River
LocationAt N Dakota State Line
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates46.26381, -96.59903
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,650 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River carry?

About 9,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 12 over Bois De Sioux River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.