US Bridges

Mn 13 over NB TH 77

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH 77; 13 · Structure no. 19056

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over NB TH 77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 13 over NB TH 77 in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,850 by 2039. The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 13
CrossesNB TH 77
LocationAt the JCT TH 77; 13
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.81486, -93.22131
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2019)
Projected traffic10,850 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 13 over NB TH 77 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 13 over NB TH 77 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 13 over NB TH 77 carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 13 over NB TH 77?

The structure is 369 ft (112.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 13 over NB TH 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.