Csah 16 over Blue Earth River
GoodFaribault County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 22591
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,335
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 16 over Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 16 over Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 16 over Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 16 over 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Csah 16 over Blue Earth River carry?
About 2,335 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Csah 16 over Blue Earth River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 16 over Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.