Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek
FairPosted for loadBrown County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 08503
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 452
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 452 vehicles a day, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sleepy Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?
About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 16 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.