US Bridges

Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 20507

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesS Fk Zumbro River
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.90434, -92.73861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2021)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over S Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.