Csah 13 over Elk River
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 05508
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 13 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 13 over Elk River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 13 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 13 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 13 over Elk River carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Csah 13 over Elk River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 13 over Elk River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.