US Bridges

Csah 13 over N Br Rush River (cd 55)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT CR 62 · Structure no. 72543

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over N Br Rush River (cd 55) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 13 over N Br Rush River (cd 55) in Sibley 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 603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesN Br Rush River (cd 55)
Location1.3 MI N of JCT CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates44.53281, -94.15044
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Br Rush River (cd 55) built?

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

What condition is Csah 13 over N Br Rush River (cd 55) 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 N Br Rush River (cd 55) carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 13 over N Br Rush River (cd 55)?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over N Br Rush River (cd 55)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.