US Bridges

Mn 16 over Duschee Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 4.6 MI E of E JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 23026

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 16 over Duschee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 16 over Duschee Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,403 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMn 16
CrossesDuschee Creek
Location4.6 MI E of E JCT TH 52
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates43.70589, -91.98444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,403 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Duschee Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 16 over Duschee Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 16 over Duschee Creek carry?

About 1,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 16 over Duschee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 16 over Duschee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.