US Bridges

Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv

Good

Becker County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT CR 157 · Structure no. 03J11

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv in Becker County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesSo Br Wild Rice Riv
Location0.2 MI E of JCT CR 157
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyBecker County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.0787, -96.17013
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2016)
Projected traffic580 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over So Br Wild Rice Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.