US Bridges

Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 175 · Structure no. 92100

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers is a steel culvert carrying Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesN Br Two Rivers
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 175
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.79672, -97.10584
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2009)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Csah 16 over N Br Two Rivers?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.