US Bridges

M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 74 · Structure no. 85520

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 12
CrossesS Fk Whitewater River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 74
RouteCity Street 12
Coordinates43.97676, -92.06585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1986)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 12 over S Fk Whitewater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns M 12 over S Fk Whitewater River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.