US Bridges

Csah 13 over Stream

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. L2621

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over Stream in Nobles 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 6 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 620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.52478, -95.79384
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$187 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 13 over Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Stream carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.