US Bridges

Mn 16 over Stream

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 44 · Structure no. 28X01

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 16 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 16 over Stream in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 7,319 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 16
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 44
RouteState Highway 16
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.77, -91.34337
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,319 (2022)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 16 over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 16 over Stream carry?

About 7,319 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 16 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Mn 16 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.