US Bridges

Csah 13 over Stream

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 20534

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 13 over Stream in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.87864, -92.73848
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2021)
Projected traffic540 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Stream?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.