US Bridges

Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 22592

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
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 1997, so it is 28 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 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.65184, -93.72926
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2022)
Projected traffic620 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1997, making it 28 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 492 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.