US Bridges

US 14 over TH 13

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · At JCT Mn 13 S of Waseca · Structure no. 81013

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over TH 13 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over TH 13 in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,050 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesTH 13
LocationAt JCT Mn 13 S of Waseca
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.06021, -93.49568
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2014)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over TH 13 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over TH 13 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over TH 13 carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is US 14 over TH 13?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over TH 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.