US Bridges

CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 92745

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213
CrossesImp. Sand Hill River
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.52823, -96.4945
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River 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 CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over Imp. Sand Hill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.