US Bridges

M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd #

Good

Chisago County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 96970

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd # is a concrete culvert carrying M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd # in Chisago County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesM 16
CrossesW Br Sunrise River (jd #
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 19
RouteCity Street 16
CountyChisago County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.3913, -92.99811
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (1991)
Projected traffic390 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd # built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd # 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd # carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd #?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns M 16 over W Br Sunrise River (jd #?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.