US Bridges

M 12 over Garvin Brook

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 85560

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 12 over Garvin Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 12 over Garvin Brook in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2028. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 12
CrossesGarvin Brook
Location0.2 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCity Street 12
Coordinates44.03034, -91.7654
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic49 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Garvin Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 12 over Garvin Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does M 12 over Garvin Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is M 12 over Garvin Brook?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns M 12 over Garvin Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.