US Bridges

Mn 13 over Ermina Ave

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 65 · Structure no. 24008

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
467 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over Ermina Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 13 over Ermina Ave in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2039. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 13
CrossesErmina Ave
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 65
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates43.64793, -93.37696
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 13 over Ermina Ave built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 13 over Ermina Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 13 over Ermina Ave carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 13 over Ermina Ave?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 13 over Ermina Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.