US Bridges

T 13 over Big Cobb River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 07563

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1982 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 13 over Big Cobb River is a concrete culvert carrying T 13 over Big Cobb River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 13
CrossesBig Cobb River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.86971, -93.8257
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1982)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 13 over Big Cobb River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 13 over Big Cobb River 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 T 13 over Big Cobb River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is T 13 over Big Cobb River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 13 over Big Cobb River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.