US Bridges

Csah 13 over Perkins Creek

Fair

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 17505

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,075
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 13 over Perkins Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 13
CrossesPerkins Creek
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyCottonwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.87293, -95.13139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,075 (2021)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 13 over Perkins Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Perkins Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Perkins Creek carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Perkins Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over Perkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.