US Bridges

CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N JCT Mn 112 · Structure no. 40J12

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 113
CrossesLe Sueur Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT Mn 112
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates44.39359, -93.76829
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic36 (2022)
Projected traffic65 by 2042
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$234 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 113 over Le Sueur Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.