US Bridges

Csah 13 over S Fk Root River

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI E of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23554

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over S Fk Root River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 13 over S Fk Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesS Fk Root River
Location3.0 MI E of JCT TH 43
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.66695, -91.75067
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Root River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over S Fk Root 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 April 2024.

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

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 13 over S Fk Root River?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over S Fk Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.