US Bridges

T 416 over Bear Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 23544

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 416 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 416 over Bear Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 416
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates43.75801, -92.449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1980)
Projected traffic49 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 416 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 416 over Bear 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T 416 over Bear Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 416 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 416 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.