US Bridges

Csah 13 over Spring Creek

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 97710

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over Spring Creek in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.4 MI W of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates47.41238, -96.4158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Spring 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 Csah 13 over Spring Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.