US Bridges

Csah 13 over Sauk River

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 65 · Structure no. 73576

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 13 over Sauk River in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2037. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesSauk River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 65
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates45.67553, -94.80774
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2017)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 13 over Sauk River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Sauk River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Sauk River carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 13 over Sauk River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.