Mn 16 over Whalan Creek
FairFillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 23001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 796
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 16 over Whalan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 16 over Whalan Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 796 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 16 over Whalan Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 16 over Whalan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 16 over Whalan Creek carry?
About 796 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mn 16 over Whalan Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 16 over Whalan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.