Mn 16 over Root River
GoodFillmore County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of S JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23012
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 525 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,942
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 16 over Root River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 16 over Root River in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (159.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 16 over Root River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 16 over Root 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 16 over Root River carry?
About 2,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mn 16 over Root River?
The structure is 525 ft (159.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 16 over Root River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.