US Bridges

Csah 13 over Blood Run

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 67K24

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Blood Run is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over Blood Run in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 914 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,290 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 13
CrossesBlood Run
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyRock County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52942, -96.44234
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 2021
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic914 (2022)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Blood Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Blood Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Blood Run carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Blood Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over Blood Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.