Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel
FairLe Sueur County, Minnesota · In Waterville · Structure no. 5495
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,853
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,853 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel carry?
About 2,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 13 over Lake Sakatah Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.