US Bridges

Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 59525

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 13
CrossesPipestone Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.98718, -96.42827
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over Pipestone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.