US Bridges

T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)

FairPosted for load

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT CR 80 · Structure no. 34503

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1974 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 16
CrossesChetamba Creek (jd #7)
Location0.6 MI S of JCT CR 80
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95771, -95.16619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1974)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$104 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7) carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 16 over Chetamba Creek (jd #7)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.