US Bridges

Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 22003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,479
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.6377, -94.08376
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth 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 E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 2,479 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.