Csah 16 over Little Cottonwood River
GoodBrown County, Minnesota · 3.2 MI N of Comfrey · Structure no. 9247
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 709
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 16 over Little Cottonwood River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 16 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 16 over Little Cottonwood River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 16 over Little 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 Little Cottonwood River carry?
About 709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Csah 16 over Little Cottonwood River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 16 over Little Cottonwood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.