US Bridges

T 13 over Boot Creek

Good

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 95151

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 13 over Boot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 13 over Boot Creek in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 13
CrossesBoot Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.87713, -93.52962
Functional classRural Local

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1969)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 13 over Boot Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 13 over Boot Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 13 over Boot Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 13 over Boot Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 13 over Boot Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.