US Bridges

Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT TH 253 · Structure no. 22607

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 16
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location1.0 MI E of JCT TH 253
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates43.64857, -93.79068
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 2010, making it 15 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 2023.

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 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.