US Bridges

Csah 16 over Pine River

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 66 · Structure no. 18501

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Pine River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 16 over Pine River in Crow Wing 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 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 2,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,950 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesPine River
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 66
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates46.68393, -94.12672
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2019)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 16 over Pine River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Pine 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Pine River carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Pine River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Pine River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.