US Bridges

Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2

Poor

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH28 · Structure no. 3433

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2 is a concrete slab carrying Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2 in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesCO Ditch # 2
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH28
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates45.577, -96.17405
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2017)
Projected traffic770 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CO Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2 carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over CO Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.