US Bridges

Spr 16 over S Br Root River

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. R0778

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Spr 16 over S Br Root River is a concrete culvert carrying Spr 16 over S Br Root River 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 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpr 16
CrossesS Br Root River
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteState Lands Road 16
Coordinates43.61916, -92.31048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 2037
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spr 16 over S Br Root River built?

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

What condition is Spr 16 over S Br 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Spr 16 over S Br Root River carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Spr 16 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Spr 16 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.