US Bridges

Csah 13 over Wabasha Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 64J09

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Wabasha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over Wabasha Creek in Redwood 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,550 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesWabasha Creek
Location2.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates44.49121, -94.9868
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wabasha Creek built?

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

What condition is Csah 13 over Wabasha 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Wabasha Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Wabasha Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over Wabasha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.