US Bridges

Csah 13 over Harvey Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 17J07

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
559
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Harvey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over Harvey Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.94876, -95.21483
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2021)
Projected traffic590 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Harvey Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.