US Bridges

Mn 16 over Stream

Poor

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of E JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 95111

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 16 over Stream is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Mn 16 over Stream 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 16
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI E of E JCT TH 76
RouteState Highway 16
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.76368, -91.54977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,564 (2022)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 16 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 16 over Stream carry?

About 1,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mn 16 over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Mn 16 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.