US Bridges

Mn 13 over Bikeway

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · Just North of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 97680

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over Bikeway is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 13 over Bikeway in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,226 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 13
CrossesBikeway
LocationJust North of JCT TH 55
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.88396, -93.16862
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,226 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Bikeway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 13 over Bikeway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 13 over Bikeway carry?

About 3,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mn 13 over Bikeway?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Mn 13 over Bikeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.