US Bridges

Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 8

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 95318

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 8 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesCO Ditch # 8
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates48.70343, -96.97589
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 8 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 CO Ditch # 8 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 8?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.