US Bridges

Csah 13 over Red Lake River

Good

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 0.9MI NW of JCT TH 32 · Structure no. 63516

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
910
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Red Lake River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 13 over Red Lake River in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 910 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesRed Lake River
Location0.9MI NW of JCT TH 32
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates47.89666, -96.27409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length331 ft (101 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic910 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Red Lake River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Red Lake River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Red Lake River carry?

About 910 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Red Lake River?

The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over Red Lake River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.