Mn 16 over S Fk Root River
GoodHouston County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of E JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 28010
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,564
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 16 over S Fk Root River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 16 over S Fk Root River in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 16 over S Fk Root River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 16 over S Fk 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 16 over S Fk Root River carry?
About 1,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mn 16 over S Fk Root River?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 16 over S Fk Root River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.