Csah 16 over Cottonwood River
GoodBrown County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 08007
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 567
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 16 over Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 16 over Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 16 over Cottonwood River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 16 over Cottonwood River carry?
About 567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Csah 16 over Cottonwood River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 16 over Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.