Csah 13 over Stream

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. L0474

Built: 1900; 125 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected November 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 270; 2019 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 13

CrossesStream

Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 11

RouteCounty Highway 13

CountyGoodhue County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates44.20696, -92.98071

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionNovember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating43.2 US tons

Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadUnknown

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)

Projected traffic240 by 2039

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$126 million

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 13 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Stream 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Stream carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.