US Bridges

Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 35J06

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 13
CrossesState Ditch # 1
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.68869, -96.97594
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2009)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over State Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.