US Bridges

Csah 16 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT CR 111 · Structure no. 7984

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Csah 16 over Ditch in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesDitch
Location1.3 MI E of JCT CR 111
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.60891, -91.96426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 16 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.