US Bridges

Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT CR199 · Structure no. 73509

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 13
CrossesN Fk Crow River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT CR199
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.51969, -95.00838
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic370 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Fk Crow River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over N Fk Crow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.