US Bridges

Csah 13 over I 35

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 5.3 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 24860

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 13 over I 35 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2039. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesI 35
Location5.3 MI N of Iowa ST Line
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.57523, -93.35882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2017)
Projected traffic960 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Csah 13 over I 35 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over I 35 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over I 35 carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 13 over I 35?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.