US Bridges

Mn 13 over Liiydale Road

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 35E · Structure no. 19076

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
423 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over Liiydale Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 13 over Liiydale Road in Dakota 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2042. The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 13
CrossesLiiydale Road
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT TH 35E
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.90368, -93.13385
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (129 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,180 (2022)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Liiydale Road built?

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

What condition is Mn 13 over Liiydale Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 13 over Liiydale Road carry?

About 10,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mn 13 over Liiydale Road?

The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 13 over Liiydale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.