US Bridges

Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of Csah 8 · Structure no. 34J52

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesState Ditch # 1
Location0.4 MI W of Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96512, -94.90165
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 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 traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1?

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

Who owns Csah 16 over State Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.