Csah 13 over Deer Creek
PoorMower County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 50541
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 13 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 13 over Deer Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 13 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 13 over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 13 over Deer Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Csah 13 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 13 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.