US Bridges

Csah 16 over Portage Brook

Good

Cook County, Minnesota · 13.1 MI N of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 16505

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Portage Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over Portage Brook in Cook County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesPortage Brook
Location13.1 MI N of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates47.99876, -90.03552
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 16 over Portage Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Portage Brook 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 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Portage Brook carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Portage Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Portage Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.