US Bridges

Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 72J23

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,584
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8) is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,584 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesHigh Island Creek (cd 8)
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates44.6194, -94.15291
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic1,584 (2022)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 High Island Creek (cd 8) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8) carry?

About 1,584 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8)?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 13 over High Island Creek (cd 8)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.