Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River
FairChippewa County, Minnesota · 1 Miles NE of Watson Mn · Structure no. 000000000006389
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Co. St. Aid HWY 13 over Chippewa River?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.