US Bridges

Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 22598

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.63032, -94.01785
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
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 E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.