US Bridges

Mn 13 over Dakota Ave

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT US 169 · Structure no. 70053

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 13 over Dakota Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 13 over Dakota Ave in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,200 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMn 13
CrossesDakota Ave
Location2.5 MI E of JCT US 169
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates44.778, -93.35943
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,000 (2019)
Projected traffic83,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 13 over Dakota Ave built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 13 over Dakota Ave 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 Mn 13 over Dakota Ave carry?

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

How long is Mn 13 over Dakota Ave?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 13 over Dakota Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.