US Bridges

T 13 over Coon Creek

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. L8839

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 13 over Coon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 13 over Coon Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 13
CrossesCoon Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.5723, -94.06142
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (1986)
Projected traffic74 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$365 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 13 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 13 over Coon Creek 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 T 13 over Coon Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 13 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 13 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.