US Bridges

Mn 16 over Overflow Channel

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of S JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23013

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 16 over Overflow Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 16 over Overflow Channel in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMn 16
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location0.1 MI N of S JCT TH 43
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.79973, -91.75304
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,942 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 16 over Overflow Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 16 over Overflow Channel 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 Overflow Channel carry?

About 2,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mn 16 over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 16 over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.