US Bridges

Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow

Good

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 47 · Structure no. 02546

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 116
CrossesRum River Oxbow
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 47
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates45.22528, -93.39553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2018)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 116 over Rum River Oxbow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 116 over Rum River Oxbow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.