US Bridges

US 12 over S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST

Fair

Wright County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 86012

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
397 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 12 over S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST in Wright County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 15,149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,200 by 2042. The structure is 397 ft (120.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesS Fk Crow Ri.; River ST
Location0.1 MI E JCT Csah 30
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates45.03567, -93.78773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length397 ft (120.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,149 (2022)
Projected traffic18,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST 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 S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST carry?

About 15,149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST?

The structure is 397 ft (120.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over S Fk Crow Ri.; River ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.