US Bridges

Mn 101 over TH 13

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · JCT TH101 and TH13 · Structure no. 70003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,011 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 101 over TH 13 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 101 over TH 13 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2039. The structure is 1,011 ft (308.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesMn 101
CrossesTH 13
LocationJCT TH101 and TH13
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates44.779, -93.3781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,011 ft (308.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2019)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 101 over TH 13 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 101 over TH 13 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 101 over TH 13 carry?

About 54,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 101 over TH 13?

The structure is 1,011 ft (308.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 101 over TH 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.